A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.
This resolution states that the Senate believes Ghislaine Maxwell should not receive a pardon or any form of early release. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in the sexual abuse and trafficking of minors alongside Jeffrey Epstein.
The proposal was introduced after the President made public comments about having the power to grant a pardon and declining to rule it out. Senators argue that granting clemency would be inconsistent with the need for accountability in crimes involving the exploitation of children.
This is a "sense of the Senate" resolution, which is a formal way for lawmakers to express a collective opinion. It does not have the force of law and cannot legally stop a President from using their constitutional power to grant a pardon, but it serves as a public statement of the Senate's position.
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Feb 12, 2026Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S613)
Feb 12, 2026
Submitted in Senate
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.
Bill NumberSRES 608
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S613)
