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Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives

The Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives is an officer of the House with law enforcement, protocol, and administrative responsibilities.

Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. House of Representatives
Paul D. Irving official photo.jpg
Incumbent
Paul D. Irving
since January 17, 2012
AppointerElected by the House
Term lengthTwo years
Inaugural holderJoseph Wheaton
WebsiteSergeant at Arms

The Sergeant at Arms is elected at the beginning of each Congress by the membership of the House.

They are known for announcing "Mister/Madam Speaker, the President of the United States" during the beginning of the State of the Union Address as the President enters the United States Capitol.

Sergeant At Arms Of The United States House Of Representatives Media

  • Sergeant at Arms Wilson "Bill" Livingood announces President Barack Obama at the 2011 State of the Union.

  • Hon. Adam John Glossbrenner of Pennsylvania

  • Nehemiah G. Ordway.

  • Hooker, George White c1865 MoH public domain image

  • Ohio politician John P. Leedom.

  • Adoniram J. Holmes (Iowa Congressman)

  • Ohio politician Samuel S. Yoder.

  • Herman W. Snow (Illinois Congressman)

  • Henry Casson standing on steps

  • Robert B. Gordon was a politician from Ohio.

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