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S.CON.RES.4: A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his re
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 4, 2017
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Calls upon President-elect Donald J. 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 to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution; and (2) not use the powers or opportunities of his position as President-elect or President of the United States for any purpose related to the Trump Organization....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S62-65)
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Jan. 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |