Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent a subtle message about the power she holds during Wednesday’s impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.
Pelosi, who was dressed in all black presumably to convey the somber nature of presidential impeachment, wore a large brooch representing the Mace of the Republic, which symbolizes the legislative authority of the House of Representatives.
Every day the House is in session, the sergeant-at-arms carries the ceremonial mace into the chamber and places it to the right of the speaker. According to the: a bundled shaft of 13 rods, a silver globe and an eagle with spread wings. The bundled rods resemble fasces, used by the ancient Romans to symbolize that people are stronger together than they are separately.Thomas D. McAvoy via Getty ImagesAnd here’s Pelosi again on the House floor during Wednesday’s proceedings, wearing her brooch.
. In 1858, for example, the sergeant-at-arms held the mace to restore order when Wisconsin Republicans JohnThe current mace has been in use since 1842 .
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