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A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President Donald J. Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President…

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A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President Donald J. Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization.

Introduced: March 2, 2017 See on congress.gov
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Mar 2, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1584)
Mar 2, 2017
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Finds that the promised actions outlined by President Trump at his January 11, 2017, press conference are inadequate and insufficient to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution.

Calls upon President Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures; and (2) not use the powers or opportunities of his position as President for any purpose related to the Trump Organization.

Declares that in the absence of express affirmative authorization by Congress, Congress regards dealings that President Trump may have through his companies with foreign governments or entities owned or controlled by foreign governments to be potential violations of such clause.

What's happening now March 2, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1584)

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 22
All 22 Democratic 22
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Mar 2, 2017
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Mar 2, 2017
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Mar 2, 2017
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Mar 2, 2017
 D
Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Mar 2, 2017
 D
Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Mar 2, 2017
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Mar 2, 2017
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Mar 2, 2017
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Mar 2, 2017
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Mar 2, 2017
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Mar 2, 2017
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Mar 2, 2017
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 2, 2017
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Mar 2, 2017
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Mar 2, 2017
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Mar 2, 2017
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Mar 2, 2017
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Mar 2, 2017
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Mar 2, 2017
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Mar 2, 2017
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Mar 2, 2017
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Mar 2, 2017
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Con. Res. 8: A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President Donald J. Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SCONRES-8/
MLA
"S. Con. Res. 8: A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President Donald J. Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SCONRES-8/.
Bluebook (legal)
S. Con. Res. 8, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SCONRES-8/.
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[S. Con. Res. 8: A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President Donald J. Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization.](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SCONRES-8/)
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