A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.

United States119th CongressSRES-608Senate
Updated: Jul 29, 2026

Summary

This Senate resolution expresses the strong conviction that Ghislaine Maxwell should not receive a Presidential pardon or any form of executive clemency . It underscores her conviction in December 2021 for multiple felony offenses related to the sexual exploitation of minors, resulting from her illegal activities with Jeffrey Epstein, and her subsequent 20-year federal prison sentence. The resolution asserts that Maxwell's conviction and sentence accurately reflect the seriousness and gravity of her offenses . It states that granting clemency would be inconsistent with the interests of justice and accountability for crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children, and therefore, the President should not grant such clemency. The Senate affirms its commitment to justice, accountability, and the protection of children, standing with the victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking.

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  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4311)

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  2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  3. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

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  4. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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