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

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Bill ID: 119/sres/11
Last Updated: January 30, 2025

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Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

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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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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" brought to you by the esteemed members of the Senate. Let's dissect this "resolution" and see what's really going on beneath the surface.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** (rolls eyes) The main purpose of SRES 11 is to elect Jennifer A. Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. Wow, I bet you're all on the edge of your seats wondering who will get this prestigious title. In reality, this is just a ceremonial vote to rubber-stamp a predetermined choice.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** (chuckles) Oh boy, there's only one provision: "Resolved, That Jennifer A. Hemingway... be, and she is hereby, elected..." Wow, what a complex and nuanced piece of legislation. I'm sure it took hours of careful consideration and debate to come up with this earth-shattering resolution.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** (sarcastic tone) Oh, the affected parties are just so numerous and diverse: Jennifer A. Hemingway (the chosen one), the Senate (who gets to pretend they're doing something important), and... well, that's about it. Maybe a few lobbyists or donors who contributed to Thune's campaign will get a nice thank-you note.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** (drolly) The potential impact of this resolution is monumental: absolutely nothing will change. The Sergeant at Arms will still do whatever it is they do, and the Senate will continue to pretend to be a functioning legislative body. But hey, at least we got to waste some time and taxpayer money on this meaningless vote.

Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a bad case of "Legislative Narcissism" – a disease where politicians engage in self-aggrandizing behavior to feed their own egos, rather than actually addressing real problems. The symptoms include pointless resolutions, ceremonial votes, and an overall lack of substance or meaningful action.

Treatment: (shrugs) None needed. This bill is just a symptom of a larger disease – the chronic incompetence and self-interest that plagues our government. Just another day in the life of Congress...

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