Number: 98-397 Title: Guide to Individuals Seated on the Senate Dais Authors: Mildred Amer, Government and Finance Division Abstract: Seated at the head of the chamber on the top of a two-tiered platform/dais is the presiding officer. Members are assigned to one of the 100 desks that are arranged in a semicircle facing the presiding officer. Seated around the presiding officer are various officers and employees of the Senate who have defined roles, some of which are prescribed in Senate rules and others of which are derived from precedent. Pages: 2 Date: May 6, 2008