A resolution electing Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 8

119th Congress

A resolution electing Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consider

Introduced:Jan 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles E. Schumer

Senator

Democratic

NY

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This resolution formally elects Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate for the 119th Congress. The Secretary of the Senate is a senior administrative officer who oversees Senate records, manages legislative clerks, administers oaths, and handles various institutional functions. This is a standard organizational resolution adopted at the beginning of a new Congress to establish Senate leadership positions.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7; text: CR S7)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution formally elects Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate for the 119th Congress. The Secretary of the Senate is a senior administrative officer who oversees Senate records, manages legislative clerks, administers oaths, and handles various institutional functions. This is a standard organizational resolution adopted at the beginning of a new Congress to establish Senate leadership positions.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution elects Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Elects Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate
Standard organizational resolution for new Congress
Secretary manages Senate records and administration
Oversees legislative clerks and institutional functions
Establishes Senate leadership for 119th Congress

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For Jackie Barber: Formal election to Senate administrative leadership. For Senate operations: Continuation of institutional functions. For Senate staff: Established leadership structure. For legislative process: Administrative capacity secured. For public records: Oversight of Senate documentation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

Congressional officers and employees

Senate

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

8, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution electing Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-8