S.Res.13 - Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. (119th Congress)
Summary
Senate Resolution 13 concerns the formal notification of the House of Representatives regarding the election of Jennifer A. Hemingway as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. This is a routine procedural action within the legislative branch. The resolution itself does not enact any new laws or policies; it simply communicates an internal administrative decision of the Senate to the House.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this resolution is to formally inform the House of Representatives about the Senate's choice for Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. This ensures proper communication and coordination between the two legislative bodies. The resolution itself does not have a direct impact on the general public or create any new legal obligations.
Potential Benefits
- Facilitates communication and coordination between the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- Ensures smooth functioning of the legislative process.
- Maintains transparency in internal administrative decisions within the Senate.
- Upholds established protocols for inter-branch communication.
- Contributes to the overall efficiency of the legislative branch.
Potential Disadvantages
- No direct disadvantages to the American people.
- The resolution is purely procedural and does not create any negative impacts.
- Resources used for this resolution could be considered a minor opportunity cost, but the impact is negligible.
- There are no identifiable drawbacks or adverse effects associated with this action.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the Constitution, specifically Article I, Section 5, which grants each house of Congress the power to determine the rules of its proceedings and choose its officers. While not explicitly mentioned, the election of officers and notification to the other house falls under the implied powers necessary for Congress to function effectively. The resolution does not violate any specific constitutional provision or principle.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).