SRES 219 United States Senate · 119th Congress

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.

SRES 219 is a Senate resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to file a civil lawsuit on behalf of the Senate to enforce the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause. This clause prohibits U.S. officials from accepting gifts, payments, or titles from foreign governments without Congress's consent. The resolution specifically targets alleged violations by President Trump involving a Qatar-provided plane for Air Force One and a $2 billion foreign-backed investment deal (MGX Fund-Binance) that could provide him financial benefits from foreign states. The lawsuit aims to stop Trump from accepting such foreign emoluments without congressional approval.
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Introduced May 13, 2025 Last action May 13, 2025
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2898)
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