[Ray76]

You have not substantiated your claim that “arrest authority of the Sergeant at Arms is now restricted to Capitol Hill”

I have cited the Supreme Court which says you are mistaken.

I have fact, you have opinion.

[okie01]

You have not substantiated your claim that “arrest authority of the Sergeant at Arms is now restricted to Capitol Hill”

I have cited the Supreme Court which says you are mistaken.

Ray, I have never argued that Congress didn't have the authority. My argument has been limited to whether they have the ability.

I have heard -- from a reliable, though unremembered, source -- that, some years ago, the Congress agreed to restrict the S-a-A's authority in return for the DOJ taking over responsibility for any arrests or confinement.

And, indeed, the Congress' authority in this regard has not been exercised for eighty years! Why?

You do realize that Anderson vs Dunn traces to 1821, don't you?

Obviously, something has happened since then to alter the equation. What do you suppose it could be?