3 U.S.C. § 14 : US Code - Section 14: Forfeiture for messenger's neglect of duty

Search 3 U.S.C. § 14 : US Code - Section 14: Forfeiture for messenger's neglect of duty

Every person who, having been appointed, pursuant to section 13
of this title, to deliver the certificates of the votes of the
electors to the President of the Senate, and having accepted such
appointment, shall neglect to perform the services required from
him, shall forfeit the sum of $1,000.