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.
Latest action (21 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
S.Res. 807 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. That clause bars the President from accepting gifts, payments, offices, or titles from foreign governments without congressional consent. The resolution asks the court to enjoin President Donald J. Trump from accepting any such foreign emoluments without Congress's approval.
The resolution's preamble cites a series of specific transactions and business dealings involving President Trump, his family, and associates with foreign governments and foreign-linked entities—including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Serbia, Switzerland, and others—as examples of alleged emoluments-related concerns the lawsuit would address. The action would primarily affect the President, and indirectly the Senate itself, which would become a party pursuing litigation through its Legal Counsel.
The measure is a simple resolution, meaning it does not require presidential signature or House action; it only affects Senate operations. It was introduced by Senator Blumenthal with 14 co-sponsors and referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. As an introduced resolution, it would need committee consideration and a Senate floor vote before any lawsuit could be authorized; no further action has occurred yet.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 21, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 807 do?
- S.Res. 807 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. That clause bars the President from accepting gifts, payments, offices, or titles from foreign governments without congressional consent. The resolution asks the court to enjoin President Donald J. Trump from accepting any such foreign emoluments without Congress's approval. The resolution's preamble cites a series of specific transactions and business dealings involving President Trump, his family, and associates with foreign governments and foreign-linked entities—including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Serbia, Switzerland, and others—as examples of alleged emoluments-related concerns the lawsuit would address. The action would primarily affect the President, and indirectly the Senate itself, which would become a party pursuing litigation through its Legal Counsel. The measure is a simple resolution, meaning it does not require presidential signature or House action; it only affects Senate operations. It was introduced by Senator Blumenthal with 14 co-sponsors and referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. As an introduced resolution, it would need committee consideration and a Senate floor vote before any lawsuit could be authorized; no further action has occurred yet.
- Has S.Res. 807 become law?
- Not yet. As of 21 Jul 2026, S.Res. 807 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 807?
- S.Res. 807 was sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] (Democrat-CT), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 807?
- Introduced (21 Jul 2026).
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