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A resolution condemning the private business agreements of President Donald J. Trump with foreign governments for posing unacceptable conflicts of interest, affirming such agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution of the United States, and demanding the transfer of any proceeds from such agreements to the United States Government.

USA119th CongressSRES-242| Senate 
| Updated: 5/21/2025
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution strongly condemns former President Donald J. Trump's private business agreements with foreign governments, asserting they pose unacceptable conflicts of interest . It explicitly affirms that these agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the United States Constitution, specifically because President Trump did not seek or receive congressional consent for them. The resolution highlights that this clause was included by the Founders to prevent foreign influence on the President and ensure loyalty to the nation. The resolution cites several examples of these agreements, including LIV Golf tournaments at Trump properties, a Trump-branded hotel and golf course in Oman, and planned luxury complexes in Serbia and Qatar involving foreign government-owned entities. It notes that the Trump Organization has already received significant funds from some of these deals. Consequently, the resolution demands that any proceeds received by President Trump from these agreements, which are deemed in violation of the Foreign Emoluments Clause, be transferred directly to the United States Government.
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Timeline
May 21, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3064)
  • May 21, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3064)

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A resolution condemning the private business agreements of President Donald J. Trump with foreign governments for posing unacceptable conflicts of interest, affirming such agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution of the United States, and demanding the transfer of any proceeds from such agreements to the United States Government.

USA119th CongressSRES-242| Senate 
| Updated: 5/21/2025
This Senate resolution strongly condemns former President Donald J. Trump's private business agreements with foreign governments, asserting they pose unacceptable conflicts of interest . It explicitly affirms that these agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the United States Constitution, specifically because President Trump did not seek or receive congressional consent for them. The resolution highlights that this clause was included by the Founders to prevent foreign influence on the President and ensure loyalty to the nation. The resolution cites several examples of these agreements, including LIV Golf tournaments at Trump properties, a Trump-branded hotel and golf course in Oman, and planned luxury complexes in Serbia and Qatar involving foreign government-owned entities. It notes that the Trump Organization has already received significant funds from some of these deals. Consequently, the resolution demands that any proceeds received by President Trump from these agreements, which are deemed in violation of the Foreign Emoluments Clause, be transferred directly to the United States Government.
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Timeline
May 21, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3064)
  • May 21, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3064)
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

International Affairs

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