[20080425]RS20427_参众两院牧师.pdf

1 Rev. Ogilvie was selected after a search by a bipartisan committee of six Senators appointed bythe then-Senate majority leader Robert Dole, as was Rev. Ford, who was chosen after a searchby a smaller committee appointed by then-Speaker Thomas P. (Tip) ONeill.Order Code RS20427Updated April 25, 2008House and Senate ChaplainsMildred AmerSpecialist in American GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionThe official clergy of Congress are the two chaplains one in the House, the otherin the Senate. They are among the elected officers of their respective houses. At thebeginning of each Congress, the House chaplain is elected for a two-year term. TheSenate chaplain does not have to be reelected at the beginning of a new Congress. Thisreport is one of a series on the legislative process. For more information on the legislativeprocess, please see http:/www.crs.gov/products/guides/guidehome.shtml.Chaplains are chosen by each chamber as individuals and not as representatives ofany religious body or denominational entity. The leadership of both houses has theultimate authority to recommend candidates for the chaplaincy, although other interestedMembers are usually part of the selection process