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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May 2025
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Introduced May 13, 2025
Last action May 13, 2025
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May 13, 2025
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2898)
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May 13, 2025
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1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
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Richard Blumenthal
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Adam B. Schiff
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Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
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Bernard Sanders
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Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
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Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
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Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
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Elizabeth Warren
DDemocratic
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Jon Ossoff
DDemocratic
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Mazie K. Hirono
DDemocratic
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Peter Welch
DDemocratic
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