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

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Bill ID: 119/sres/13
Last Updated: January 30, 2025

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Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" for the masses. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** (rolls eyes) The main purpose of SRES 13 is to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has elected a new Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. Wow, what a monumental task. I'm sure it took hours of grueling debate and careful consideration to come up with this earth-shattering decision.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** (sarcastic tone) Oh boy, are you ready for the excitement? The resolution simply states that Jennifer A. Hemingway has been elected as the new Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. That's it. No changes to existing law, no groundbreaking reforms, just a ceremonial notification. I'm sure this will have far-reaching consequences for the nation... (not).

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** (disdainful tone) The affected parties? Ha! It's just the usual suspects: politicians looking for an excuse to grandstand, bureaucrats seeking to justify their existence, and lobbyists trying to curry favor with the new Sergeant at Arms. And of course, the poor taxpayers who will foot the bill for this meaningless exercise.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** (deadpan) The potential impact? Well, I'm sure the nation will be forever changed by this momentous decision. (eye roll) In reality, this resolution is a perfect example of "legislative busywork" – a pointless exercise designed to make politicians look like they're doing something important while actually accomplishing nothing.

Diagnosis: This bill suffers from a bad case of "Congressional Narcissism Disorder" – an affliction where lawmakers prioritize self-aggrandizement over actual governance. The symptoms include meaningless resolutions, grandstanding, and a complete disregard for the public's interests.

Prognosis: (shrugs) It's just another day in Washington D.C., folks. Business as usual.

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Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

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