Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., and NFL star Herschel Walker watch along the sidelines during the Congressional Football Game at Gallaudet University in Washington on Wednesday. (Bill Clark/Roll Call)
The Capitol Police team, known as the Guards, bested the Mean Machine, a team of members of Congress and former NFL players in a Wednesday evening matchup in Northeast Washington. This is the fourth win in a row for the officers’ team in a game that occurs every other year on non-election years.
Here’s the night in photos:
Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., sings the national anthem before the start of the Congressional Football Game on Wednesday. (Bill Clark/Roll Call)The Guards’ quarterback Reggie Tyson drops back to pass during the Congressional Football Game at Gallaudet University. (Bill Clark/Roll Call)
Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, passes. (Bill Clark/Roll Call)Capitol Police officers David Bailey and Crystal Griner, along with House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., participate in a halftime presentation during the Congressional Football Game. (Bill Clark/Roll Call)The Guards’ Milton Harris intercepts a pass and returns the ball for a touchdown during the Congressional Football Game. (Bill Clark/Roll Call)