S.Res. 244 · 119th Congress
A resolution affirming that the underlying purpose of the Foreign Emoluments Clause renders the acceptance and transfer of a plane from the government of Qatar, without the explicit consent of Congress, an illegal emolument, withholding the consent of the Senate to the acceptance and transfer of plane from the government of Qatar, and demanding the transfer of any plane received by President Donald J. Trump or entities under his control from the government of Qatar to the permanent control of the United States Government.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- Passed One Chamber
- Passed Both
- Became Law
Referred to committee May 21, 2025.
- Sponsor
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
- Introduced
- May 21, 2025 (Senate)
- Cosponsors
- 0 (None)
- Latest action
- May 21, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Policy area
- International Affairs
Committees
- Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Recorded Votes
No roll-call vote recorded. Voice votes and unanimous consent appear in the timeline.
Action Timeline
Introduced in Senate
- Senate
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3065-3066)
Source: Congress.gov, all actions for S.Res. 244.
Cite
Middle East Forum, "S.Res. 244: A resolution affirming that the underlying purpose of the Foreign Emoluments Clause renders the acceptance and transfer of a plane from the government of Qatar, without the explicit consent of Congress, an illegal emolument, withholding the consent of the Senate to the acceptance and transfer of plane from the government of Qatar, and demanding the transfer of any plane received by President Donald J. Trump or entities under his control from the government of Qatar to the permanent control of the United States Government," Middle East Legislation in Congress, last action May 21, 2025, https://bills.meforum.org/bill/sres-244/.