House of Representatives Swears In New Sergeant-At-Arms

Timothy Blodgett has been sworn in as the Deputy Sergeant at Arms for the House of Representatives, replacing Paul Irving who resigned following a recent riot. Blodgett is now one of three acting officials responsible for security at the Capitol, alongside the Senate Deputy Sergeant at Arms and the Capitol Police Chief.

Who was appointed as the Deputy Sergeant at Arms for the House of Representatives?

• Paul Irving

• Timothy Blodgett

• The Capitol Police Chief

• The Senate Deputy Sergeant at Arms

What event led to Paul Irving's resignation?

• A change in government

• A new policy implementation

• A personal decision

• Last week's riot

How many acting officials are now leading security around the Capitol?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

Who are the other two acting officials besides Timothy Blodgett?

• The Secretary of Defense and the Attorney General

• The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader

• The Senate Deputy Sergeant at Arms and the Capitol Police Chief

• The President and Vice President

What is the primary responsibility of the three acting officials mentioned?

• Public relations

• Financial management

• Security around the Capitol

• Legislative duties