Summary of The House Mace: Weapon of Congress

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The House Mace is a symbol of authority in the House of Representatives. It has been used since 1842, and is currently kept on a pedestal by the Sergeant At Arms' desk. It is ceremoniously used in the House of Representatives when the House is in session. The House Mace is a powerful symbol which allows the speaker to maintain order in the event that the House becomes unruly.

• 00:00:00 The House Mace is a symbol of authority in the House of Representatives. It has been used since 1842, and is currently kept on a pedestal by the Sergeant At Arms' desk. It is ceremoniously used in the House of Representatives when the House is in session.
• 00:05:00 The House Mace is a powerful symbol which allows the speaker to maintain order in the event that the House becomes unruly. It has been wielded at least 11 times from official records, and has been threatened on several occasions.
• 00:10:00 The House Mace is a fascinating symbol of government, and it has not been used in over 100 years. It is possible that there may be a viral video of it being wielded in the future.