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SRES 12On FloorFederalsenate

A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

Introduced January 3, 2025Last action January 3, 2025
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Summary of the Resolution

This is a simple procedural resolution in which the Senate formally notifies the President of the United States that it has elected a new Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. The Sergeant at Arms is the chief law enforcement and protocol officer of the Senate, responsible for maintaining security and order in the Senate wing of the Capitol and carrying out various administrative duties.

This resolution does not create any new laws, policies, or programs. It is essentially a formal notification — a way for the Senate to officially inform the President about an internal staffing decision. This type of resolution is routine and is typically passed whenever the Senate selects someone new for this position.

The resolution was introduced, considered, and agreed to by the Senate through unanimous consent, meaning no senator objected to it. It affects no members of the general public and requires no action beyond the notification itself. It is purely an administrative and ceremonial step in the Senate's internal operations.

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Latest Action

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

January 3, 2025

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Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]RSD

Legislative History

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

Jan 3, 2025
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Jan 3, 2025
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Introduced in Senate

Jan 3, 2025