This Senate resolution condemns President Donald J. Trump’s business agreements with foreign governments as conflicts of interest. It states that the agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause because he did not seek Congress’s consent, and demands that proceeds from them be transferred to the United States. The resolution was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The resolution expresses the Senate’s position and calls for proceeds from the agreements to go to the United States. It does not specify a process for transferring the money or describe direct actions for the public.
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The resolution states that payments and benefits from foreign governments could influence U.S. foreign policy and undermine public trust and the integrity of public office.
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