An officer appointed to keep order within a legislative body.
Custodian of the mace which symbolizes the authority of the Speaker in the house. The Sergeant at Arms is also responsible for the furniture, fittings and security in the house and in the Legislative Building and grounds.
A non-legislator elected by each house to maintain order within that chamber.
The chief security officer of the Senate, the Sergeant at Arms and staff in the office help to preserve order in the Senate chamber, the Senate galleries, and the Senate side of the Capitol. The Sergeant at Arms is elected by the Senate upon the nomination of the majority party conference.
Individual charged with maintaining order in each chamber under the presiding officer's supervision. This individual is a staff person, not a member of either chamber.