Title 2, The CongressRelease 119-102
§5603 Symbol of Office of Sergeant at Arms
Title 2 › CHAPTER 55 — HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION › SUBCHAPTER VIII — SERGEANT AT ARMS › § 5603
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He must carry the mace as the symbol of his office when keeping order on the floor.
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Title 2, §5603
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The symbol of his office shall be the mace, which shall be borne by him while enforcing order on the floor.
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Codification Section was formerly classified to section 79 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
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2 U.S.C. § 5603
Title 2, The Congress
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102