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A resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the United States Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause contained in clause 8 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.

USA119th CongressSRES-219| Senate 
| Updated: 5/13/2025
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (13)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution mandates the Senate Legal Counsel to file a civil lawsuit on behalf of the United States Senate. The primary objective is to uphold and enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, which prohibits the President from accepting any present, emolument, office, or title from a foreign state without Congressional consent. This clause was established by the Founders to ensure the President's loyalty to the nation and public interest. The resolution specifically targets President Donald J. Trump, citing several alleged violations. These include his reported plan to accept a plane from the government of Qatar for personal use post-presidency and substantial financial gains from a deal involving MGX Fund Management Limited, an investment firm backed by the United Arab Emirates government, and a cryptocurrency business partly owned by President Trump and his family. The resolution also references other business dealings with Saudi Arabia, Serbia, and Oman. The civil action aims to enjoin President Trump from accepting such foreign emoluments without explicit Congressional approval.
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Timeline
May 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2898)
  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2898)

A resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the United States Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause contained in clause 8 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.

USA119th CongressSRES-219| Senate 
| Updated: 5/13/2025
This resolution mandates the Senate Legal Counsel to file a civil lawsuit on behalf of the United States Senate. The primary objective is to uphold and enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, which prohibits the President from accepting any present, emolument, office, or title from a foreign state without Congressional consent. This clause was established by the Founders to ensure the President's loyalty to the nation and public interest. The resolution specifically targets President Donald J. Trump, citing several alleged violations. These include his reported plan to accept a plane from the government of Qatar for personal use post-presidency and substantial financial gains from a deal involving MGX Fund Management Limited, an investment firm backed by the United Arab Emirates government, and a cryptocurrency business partly owned by President Trump and his family. The resolution also references other business dealings with Saudi Arabia, Serbia, and Oman. The civil action aims to enjoin President Trump from accepting such foreign emoluments without explicit Congressional approval.
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Timeline
May 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2898)
  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2898)
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (13)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted