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A resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the 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-807| Senate 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (14)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Timeline
Jul 21, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Jul 21, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Jul 21, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S4194-4195)
  • July 21, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • July 21, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


  • July 21, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S4194-4195)

A resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the 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-807| Senate 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
Timeline
Jul 21, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Jul 21, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Jul 21, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S4194-4195)
  • July 21, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • July 21, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


  • July 21, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S4194-4195)
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (14)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

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