Opposition to Pardon for Samuel Bank... - SRES 772
Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 772
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that under no circumstances should Samuel Bankman-Fried receive executive clemency, including a pardon or commutation, and affirming the Senate's commitment to the rule of law and integrity of the United States financial system.
This resolution is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee for review. It was recently submitted and referred to the committee, but no further actions are scheduled at this time. The bill is not actively moving forward.
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Likely to pass
This has support from both parties and targets a very unpopular person, making it likely to pass as a symbolic statement.
Key Points
Two senators introduced a formal statement saying that Samuel Bankman-Fried should serve his full 25-year prison sentence. They argue that he should not get a pardon or any other form of early release because of the massive scale of his crimes.
The resolution points out that Bankman-Fried was found guilty of stealing billions of dollars from people who used his company. He used that money for luxury homes and a fancy lifestyle while millions of regular people lost their savings and investments.
The senators want to send a clear message that rich and powerful people cannot avoid the law. They believe letting him out early would be unfair to the victims and would make people lose trust in the American financial system.
This action comes after Bankman-Fried officially asked the government for a pardon in 2026. While the Senate cannot legally stop a pardon, this resolution shows that there is strong political opposition to the idea.
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Milestones
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Jun 17, 2026Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2896)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jun 17, 2026
Submitted in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that under no circumstances should Samuel Bankman-Fried receive executive clemency, including a pardon or commutation, and affirming the Senate's commitment to the rule of law and integrity of the United States financial system.
Bill NumberSRES 772
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2896)
