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119-sres-807119th Congress

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.

Sponsored By: Senator Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

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Summary

This resolution would direct the Senate Legal Counsel to sue to _enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause_. It asks a court to bar the President from accepting presents, payments, or titles from foreign states without Congress's consent.

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  • President Donald J. Trump: The resolution lists specific alleged foreign-linked transactions and gifts as the factual basis for litigation, including a reported Qatar plane refurbishment costing about $400 million to $1 billion.
  • Senate Legal Counsel and the Senate: The counsel would bring a civil action in the Senate's name and present the enumerated instances as claims under the clause.
  • Public oversight and trust: The resolution frames transactions such as a $500 million investment tied to UAE interests and alleged memecoin proceeds as evidence of foreign influence for courts to review.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

CT • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

  • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

  • Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

    VT • I

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

  • Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

  • Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

  • Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

  • Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

  • Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

    VT • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

  • Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

  • Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

  • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

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