From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms
Chaplain
A clergyman elected by the each chamber to open its daily sessions with prayer. The chaplain is also available as an advisor and counselor to members, members’ families, and congressional employees.
Also see § 4.110 Administrative Offices of the House, § 4.111 House Chaplains and Guest Chaplains, § 4.120 Administrative Offices of the Senate, in Congressional Deskbook.
U.S. Senate Chaplain Dr. Barry Black full remarks at National Prayer Breakfast (C-SPAN)
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- House Chaplain
- Senate Chaplain
- “House and Senate Chaplains,” CRS Report RS20427 (5-page PDF
) - “Chaplain of the House: Selection and Related Procedures,” CRS Report RS20456 (8-page PDF)
- “Legislative Prayer and School Prayer: The Constitutional Difference,” CRS Report 94-821 (7-page PDF)
- “Support Offices in the House of Representatives: Roles and Authorities,” CRS Report RL33220 (22-page PDF)
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