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A resolution electing Jennifer A. Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

A resolution electing Jennifer A. Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

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Sponsor
Sen. John Thune (SD)
Last action
2025-01-03
Official status
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8; text: CR S8)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details about Jennifer A. Hemingway's qualifications, responsibilities, or how the position is managed and funded.

Election of Jennifer A. Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper

This resolution names Jennifer A. Hemingway from Georgia to be the new Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper for the Senate.

What This Bill Does

  • Elects Jennifer A. Hemingway as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Jennifer A. Hemingway, who will hold the position of Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.
  • The Senate, as it now has a new person in charge of security and administrative duties.

Terms To Know

Sergeant at Arms
A high-ranking official who is responsible for the safety and maintenance of the Senate building and its operations.
Doorkeeper
An officer in charge of controlling access to the Senate chambers, ensuring security and proper conduct.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not provide details about Jennifer A. Hemingway's qualifications or responsibilities.
  • The resolution does not mention any changes to how the position is managed or funded.

Bill History

  1. 2025-01-03 Senate

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8; text: CR S8)

  2. 2025-01-03 Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  3. 2025-01-03 Library of Congress

    Introduced in Senate

Official Summary Text

This resolution elects Jennifer A. Hemingway of Georgia as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 11 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

<DOC>

119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 11

Electing Jennifer A. Hemingway as 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

Electing Jennifer A. Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of
the Senate.

Resolved, That Jennifer A. Hemingway of Georgia be, and she is
hereby, elected Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
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