A resolution electing Jennifer A. Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 11
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2025-01-03: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8; text: CR S8)
- Last Updated
- 2025-01-30T21:28:41Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution (S. Res. 11) aims to formally elect Jennifer A. Hemingway, a resident of Georgia, to the position of Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the U.S. Senate. The Sergeant at Arms is responsible for maintaining order, security, and protocol in the Senate chamber, while the Doorkeeper role involves managing access and logistics.
Key Provisions
- The resolution declares that Jennifer A. Hemingway "be, and she is hereby, elected" to serve as both Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.
- It was submitted by Mr. Thune, considered, and agreed to by the Senate on January 3, 2025, during the 1st Session of the 119th Congress.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This is not a change to statutory law but an internal Senate procedural action that appoints a new individual to a leadership role previously held by someone else (the resolution does not specify the prior holder).
- It updates the Senate's organizational structure by filling or replacing this dual-position role through a simple majority vote, as is customary for such elections at the start of a new Congress.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: Primarily affects the U.S. Senate's internal operations, including enhanced or continued oversight of security, enforcement of rules during sessions, and management of the Senate floor and galleries. No direct impact on other federal agencies.
- On citizens: Minimal direct effects, though the role indirectly supports public access to Senate proceedings and ensures safe legislative functions.
- On international relations: None apparent, as this is a domestic administrative appointment focused on U.S. legislative procedures.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- U.S. Senate members and staff: They will work directly with the new Sergeant at Arms/Doorkeeper for daily operations, security, and protocol enforcement.
- Jennifer A. Hemingway: The appointee, who assumes authority over Senate security and logistics.
- Broader Senate ecosystem: Includes Capitol Police (for coordination on security matters) and visitors to the Capitol.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: Aligns with Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution, which grants each chamber of Congress the power to determine its own rules and officers. This election is a routine exercise of that authority, requiring no presidential approval or external oversight.
- Political: Represents a bipartisan or consensus decision at the outset of the new Congress, signaling stability in Senate leadership. It has no broader partisan implications based on the document, though such appointments can influence internal dynamics like enforcement of decorum during debates. No controversies or challenges are noted in the resolution itself.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
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Recent Actions
- 2025-01-03: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8; text: CR S8)
- 2025-01-03: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- 2025-01-03: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Electing Jennifer A. Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. — issued 2025-01-03 — PDF (1 pages)