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SRES 13 · 119th CongressAdopted
A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
Latest updateJan 3, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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John Thune
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January 3, 2025
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January 6, 2025
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Plain-Language Summary
AI GeneratedThe Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper is a constitutional officer responsible for maintaining order, security, and decorum within the Senate chamber and its surrounding facilities. This position has existed since the founding of the Senate and is elected by the full chamber rather than appointed by leadership. The role carries significant responsibilities for protecting senators, staff, and visitors, as well as enforcing Senate rules and managing the chamber's day-to-day operations. When a new Sergeant at Arms is elected, the Senate must formally notify the House of Representatives of this election as a matter of institutional protocol and transparency between the two chambers.
Senate Resolution 13 directs the Senate to notify the House of Representatives that the Honorable Jennifer A. Hemingway has been elected to serve as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. This resolution formalizes the election that occurred during the organizational session of the 119th Congress in January 2025. The notification serves as official communication between the chambers, establishing that Hemingway now holds this constitutional office and will exercise its powers and duties. The resolution requires no substantive changes to existing law or Senate operations; rather, it completes a procedural requirement tied to the election of a new officer.
The resolution takes effect immediately upon passage and agreement by the Senate. No funding is required, as the position and its budget already exist within the Senate's established appropriations. The notification to the House is primarily ceremonial and administrative, ensuring both chambers maintain awareness of Senate leadership changes. Hemingway assumes the duties and authorities of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper as defined by Senate rules and historical precedent, with no downstream effects on existing programs or the broader legislative process.
Key Provisions
- 1Notifies the House of Representatives that Jennifer A. Hemingway has been elected as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
- 2Formalizes the election of the new Senate Sergeant at Arms during the organizational session of the 119th Congress.
★ Why this matters
The Senate formally communicates its leadership changes to the House of Representatives through this notification process, maintaining institutional transparency and coordination between chambers. The Sergeant at Arms oversees security, order, and administrative operations within the Senate, so identifying who holds this role ensures both chambers understand the chain of command for security and procedural matters. This resolution completes a constitutional requirement tied to the election of a new Senate officer.
● Who this affects
Members of the House of Representatives receive official notification of Senate leadership changes. The Honorable Jennifer A. Hemingway, as the newly elected Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, assumes full authority over Senate security, chamber operations, and staff management. Senate members, staff, and visitors benefit from clear identification of the officer responsible for maintaining order and security within Senate facilities.
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 13
Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at
Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 3, 2025
Mr. Thune submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at
Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
Resolved, That the House of Representatives be notified of the
election of the Honorable Jennifer A. Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms and
Doorkeeper of the Senate.
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