1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 98-748 GOVUpdated August 7, 2003Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of theSenate: Fact Sheet on Legislative andAdministrative DutiesPaul E. DwyerSpecialist in American National GovernmentG
2、overnment and Finance DivisionThe Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper is an officer of the Senate withprotection, security, decorum, protocol, and administrative responsibilities. The Sergeantat Arms is elected by the membership of the Senate. The duties of the Sergeant at Armsare mandated by law
3、, Senate rules, and policies and regulations set by the SenateCommittee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration inthe exercise of their oversight duties. For more information on legislative process, seehttp:/www.crs.gov/products/guides/guidehome.shtml.Protection, Secur
4、ity, and Decorum ResponsibilitiesAs the Senates chief law enforcement officer, the Sergeant at Arms is responsiblefor security in the Senate wing of the Capitol, the Senate office buildings, and on adjacentgrounds. As a member of the Capitol Police Board, the Sergeant at Arms is responsiblefor overs
