Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
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.
A Democratic resolution with 13 Democratic cosponsors · See all 14 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S4194-4195)
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution directs the Senate Legal Counsel to file a civil action against President Donald J. Trump. The goal of this action is to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution. The resolution cites various transactions involving the President, his family, and foreign entities as potential violations. It seeks to enjoin the President from accepting such gifts or payments without Congressional consent.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution targets the prevention of undisclosed foreign influence and corruption within the executive office.
- Scored +2
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The resolution targets the prevention of the use of federal funds for assets that benefit a private entity.
- Scored +2
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The resolution highlights concerns regarding the transfer of advanced artificial intelligence chips to foreign entities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ensuring Presidential Loyalty: The resolution notes that the Foreign Emolents Clause was included to ensure the President remains loyal to the Nation and the public interest. (Whereas clause 2)
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Upholding Public Trust: The text states that the President has a constitutional and statutory obligation to uphold the public trust, and that preventing corruption helps maintain the integrity of public office. (Whereas clause 14 and 15)
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Enforcing Constitutional Standards: By directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action, the resolution aims to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause regarding several specific described emoluments. (Resolution text)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts for people are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The resolution targets the prevention of the use of federal funds for assets that benefit a private entity. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The resolution aims to prevent the expenditure of federal funds for the private benefit of the President's presidential library. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The resolution seeks to prevent the use of federal funds for the refurbishment of a plane that would be transferred to a private presidential library.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution targets the prevention of undisclosed foreign influence and corruption within the executive office. Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution seeks to empower the Senate to enforce constitutional restrictions on the President through civil action.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The resolution highlights concerns regarding the transfer of advanced artificial intelligence chips to foreign entities.
- 7/21/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S4194-4195)
- 14 Cosponsors added.
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island