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Emanuel Cleaver is a Democratic representative from Missouri’s 5th District who has served in the House since January 2005. The House Historian records his earlier career as a pastor and radio host, service on the Kansas City Council, and two terms as mayor of Kansas City from 1991 to 1999.
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Emanuel Cleaver is a Democratic representative from Missouri’s 5th District who has served in the House since January 2005. The House Historian records his earlier career as a pastor and radio host, service on the Kansas City Council, and two terms as mayor of Kansas City from 1991 to 1999.
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Open leadership record ↓Emanuel Cleaver is a Democratic representative from Missouri’s 5th District who has served in the House since January 2005. The House Historian records his earlier career as a pastor and radio host, service on the Kansas City Council, and two terms as mayor of Kansas City from 1991 to 1999.
The House Clerk currently lists Cleaver on the Financial Services Committee, including the Capital Markets and Housing and Insurance subcommittees. Historical committee assignments are kept distinct from his current institutional role.
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