United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition)

Twelve articles of amendment to the Constitution, introduced in September 1789 by Congress.

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Session 4866: 1789-04-14 11:00:00

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A Serjeant-at-Arms shall be appointed, to hold his office during the pleasure of the House, whose duty if shall be to attend the House during its sitting, to execute the commands of the House from time to time, and all such process, issued by authority thereof, as shall be directed to him by the Speaker.

A proper symbol of office shall be provided far the Serjeant-at-Arms, of such form and device as the Speaker shall direct, which shall be borne by the Sergeant when in the execution of his office.

The fees of the Serjeant-at-Arms shall be, for every arrest, the sum of two dollars, for each day's custody and releasement, one dollar; and for travelling expenses, going and returning, one-tenth of a dollar per mile.

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