Number: RS20544
Title: The Office of the Parliamentarian in the House and Senate
Authors: Valerie Heitshusen, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: The House and the Senate each has an Office of the Parliamentarian to provide expert advice and assistance on questions relating to the meaning and application of that chamber's legislative rules, precedents, and practices. At present, the House 0parliamentarian is assisted by two deputies, three assistants, and two clerks. The Senate office comprises the parliamentarian, the associate and assistant parliamentarians, and the parliamentary assistant.
Pages: 2
Date: June 13, 2008