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    Mace of the United States House of Representatives - Wikipedia

    The Mace of the United States House of Representatives, also called the Mace of the Republic, is a ceremonial mace that symbolizes the governmental authority of the United States, and more specifically, the legislative authority of the House of Representatives. See more

    In one of its first resolutions, the U.S. House of Representatives of the 1st Federal Congress (April 14, 1789) established the Office of the Sergeant at Arms. … See more

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    For daily sessions of the House, the Sergeant at Arms carries the silver and ebony mace of the House in front of the Speaker, in … See more

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    The design of the mace is derived from an ancient battle weapon and the Roman fasces. The ceremonial mace is 46 inches (120 cm) high and consists of 13 ebony rods—representing the original 13 states of the Union—bound together by silver strands criss … See more

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    A Mace is the emblem of authority for the House of Representatives. It has been the custom every day, since 1880, upon the opening of session, for the Sergeant-at-Arms to bear the mace ahead of the Speaker and lay it upon its specially …

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    Nov 26, 2019 · The Mace is the ceremonial symbol of the House of Representative. Wielded by the Sergeant at arms. It is used in the opening ceremony of the House every day the house is in session.

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