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Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate
Highest-ranking federal law enforcement officer of the Senate of the United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The sergeant at arms and doorkeeper of the United States Senate (originally known as the doorkeeper of the Senate[1] from April 7, 1789 – 1798) is the protocol officer, executive officer, and highest-ranking federal law enforcement officer of the Senate of the United States.[2] The office of the sergeant at arms of the Senate currently has just short of 1,000 full time staff.[3]
Quick Facts Nominator, Appointer ...
Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate | |
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![]() Seal of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate | |
Nominator | Senate Majority Leader |
Appointer | Elected by the Senate |
Inaugural holder | James Mathers |
Deputy | Kelly Fado |
Website | www |
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