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“First Day” Proceedings and Procedural Change in the Senate
Congressional Research Service · 2013-01-18 · Reports · 7,627 words
In the early weeks of the 112th Congress, the Senate considered proposals to change its Standing Rules, as well as proposals to alter other practices and procedures. Three resolutions that proposed to...
House Sergeant at Arms: Legislative and Administrative Duties
Congressional Research Service · 2013-01-18 · Reports · 3,937 words
The Sergeant at Arms is an elected officer of the House of Representatives, nominated at the beginning of each Congress by the House majority leadership, and elected by the House membership. The Serge...