Bill · S.Res. 268· Senate(119-SRES-268)
A resolution condemning James B. Comey, former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for inciting violence against President Donald J. Trump.
- Introduced
- 6/10/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3319)
- Sponsored by
- Mike Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution seeks to condemn former FBI Director James B. Comey for actions taken on May 15, 2025. The resolution alleges that Mr. Comey posted an image on Instagram depicting the numbers "86 47" with the caption "cool shell formation." It claims this message promotes violence against President Donald J. Trump. The resolution states this occurred during the President's first overseas trip to the Middle East. Finally, it calls for an investigation into these actions and seeks to prevent Mr. Comey from future federal employment.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The resolution calls for the release of investigation findings to the public and Congress.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The resolution urges federal authorities to investigate and restrict the individual's future federal employment.
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?+3
The resolution requests investigations by the DOJ and DHS into the individual's actions.
The opposite
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?-5
The resolution targets specific speech by a former official, which may have chilling effects on political expression.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-5
The resolution targets specific speech by a former official, which may have chilling effects on political expression.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Accountability for Public Officials: The resolution argues that former public officials have a duty of care not to use their influence to threaten political opponents (Resolution Preamble).
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Security of the President: The text states that the message posted by Mr. Comey jeopardized the security of the sitting President (Resolution Preamble).
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Protection of Institutions: The resolution aims to protect institutions from those seeking to sow discord and promote violence (Resolution Preamble).
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Transparency through Investigation: The resolution requests that the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security conduct a full investigation and release the findings to Congress and the public (Resolution Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Employment Restrictions: The resolution urges authorities to ensure Mr. Comey is never again permitted to serve as an employee of the Federal Government (Resolution Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+4Improves Freedom Of Speech-5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance+3
- 6/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3319)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Bill HagertyRepublican · Tennessee
Josh HawleyRepublican · Missouri