US Federal Senate Bill SR11

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/3/25

Caption

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

Summary

S. Res. 11 is a simple Senate resolution that elects Jennifer A. Hemingway of Georgia to serve as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. The measure contains no policy provisions, regulatory changes, or appropriations; it is a personnel resolution filling a Senate leadership and security/administrative office. The resolution was considered and agreed to in the Senate by unanimous consent, indicating immediate and broad agreement. Because it is limited to an internal Senate appointment, it does not alter federal law outside the Senate’s own organizational authority and does not create new rights, duties, or programs for the public.

Impact

This resolution affects only the internal organization of the U.S. Senate by formally electing a new Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. It does not amend the U.S. Code, change state law, or impose obligations on any external parties; its legal effect is confined to Senate administration, security, and ceremonial functions associated with the office.

Sentiment

The available record shows overwhelmingly positive or at least noncontroversial sentiment, as the resolution passed by unanimous consent without amendment. There is no recorded opposition, debate, or committee controversy in the provided materials, suggesting the nomination/election was routine and broadly accepted by Senators.

Contention

No notable points of contention appear in the bill text or the available legislative history. Because the resolution is a straightforward internal election of a Senate officer, there were no recorded disagreements over policy, qualifications, or procedure in the provided materials, and no votes or committee disputes are listed.