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SRES13 • 119

A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

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Sponsor
Sen. John Thune (SD)
Last action
2025-01-06
Official status
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide additional details about the election process or Jennifer A. Hemingway's responsibilities, so these points were removed from the explanation.

Resolution to Notify Election of a New Senate Officer

This resolution informs the House of Representatives about the election of Jennifer A. Hemingway as the new Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper for the Senate.

What This Bill Does

  • Tells the House of Representatives about the election of a new Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The House of Representatives, which will receive a message about the new Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.

Terms To Know

Sergeant at Arms
A person in charge of security and administrative tasks for a legislative body like the Senate.
Doorkeeper
An official who controls access to certain areas, often related to security duties.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide details about Jennifer A. Hemingway's job responsibilities.
  • It doesn't explain how the election occurred or why it was necessary.

Bill History

  1. 2025-01-06 Senate

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  2. 2025-01-03 Senate

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

  3. 2025-01-03 Library of Congress

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

  4. 2025-01-03 Library of Congress

    Introduced in Senate

Official Summary Text

This resolution provides for the Senate to notify the House of Representatives of the election of the Honorable Jennifer A. Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

Current Bill Text

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 13 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

<DOC>

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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