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How many roll call votes were necessary to elect a chaplain on December 10, 1833?
How many roll call votes were necessary to elect a chaplain on December 10, 1833?
The method of nominating Senate candidates for chaplain has always been the same throughout history.
The method of nominating Senate candidates for chaplain has always been the same throughout history.
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What is the primary function of a chaplain in the Senate?
What is the primary function of a chaplain in the Senate?
The text does not specify the primary function of a chaplain in the Senate. It only discusses the election process.
The three most recent Senate candidates for chaplain have been nominated by a bipartisan ______________ committee.
The three most recent Senate candidates for chaplain have been nominated by a bipartisan ______________ committee.
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Match the following sources with their descriptions:
Match the following sources with their descriptions:
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What is the title of the report that provides information on Questions of Privilege in the House?
What is the title of the report that provides information on Questions of Privilege in the House?
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The official record provides detailed information on the selection of Senate chaplains.
The official record provides detailed information on the selection of Senate chaplains.
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In which year did the Senate elect a chaplain after six roll call votes?
In which year did the Senate elect a chaplain after six roll call votes?
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Who was the first Roman Catholic House chaplain?
Who was the first Roman Catholic House chaplain?
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The post of chaplain to the Senate has generally been subject to party considerations.
The post of chaplain to the Senate has generally been subject to party considerations.
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When was Father Patrick J. Conroy elected as the new House chaplain?
When was Father Patrick J. Conroy elected as the new House chaplain?
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The Senate elected its first black and first ______________ chaplain on June 27, 2003.
The Senate elected its first black and first ______________ chaplain on June 27, 2003.
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Match the following chaplains with their respective positions:
Match the following chaplains with their respective positions:
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Who replaced Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie as the Senate Chaplain?
Who replaced Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie as the Senate Chaplain?
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The Republicans replaced the incumbent Senate chaplain when they gained the majority in the 80th Congress.
The Republicans replaced the incumbent Senate chaplain when they gained the majority in the 80th Congress.
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Who led the bipartisan search committee that recommended Dr. Barry C. Black as the Senate Chaplain?
Who led the bipartisan search committee that recommended Dr. Barry C. Black as the Senate Chaplain?
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How many Senate chaplains have there been?
How many Senate chaplains have there been?
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The House and Senate chaplains are elected for a single session of Congress.
The House and Senate chaplains are elected for a single session of Congress.
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What is the length of the term of the House chaplain?
What is the length of the term of the House chaplain?
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Since _______________, the Speaker has had the authority to make a temporary appointment to fill a House officer vacancy.
Since _______________, the Speaker has had the authority to make a temporary appointment to fill a House officer vacancy.
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Match the following individuals with their roles:
Match the following individuals with their roles:
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Why did Congress return to the practice of selecting official House and Senate chaplains?
Why did Congress return to the practice of selecting official House and Senate chaplains?
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The House and Senate chaplains are elected by the same process.
The House and Senate chaplains are elected by the same process.
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What happened to the practice of electing chaplains in the late 1850s?
What happened to the practice of electing chaplains in the late 1850s?
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Who was the first chaplain elected by the House in 1789?
Who was the first chaplain elected by the House in 1789?
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The House chaplain was abolished in 1854.
The House chaplain was abolished in 1854.
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What was the annual salary of each chaplain in 1789?
What was the annual salary of each chaplain in 1789?
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When Congress moved to __________ in 1800, houses of worship were so few that the chaplains took turns conducting Sunday services.
When Congress moved to __________ in 1800, houses of worship were so few that the chaplains took turns conducting Sunday services.
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What was the reason for some petitions received in the 1850s requesting the abolishment of the chaplain offices?
What was the reason for some petitions received in the 1850s requesting the abolishment of the chaplain offices?
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The House chamber was used for Sunday services only by the chaplains.
The House chamber was used for Sunday services only by the chaplains.
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Where are some petitions referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary from the 31st-33rd Congresses preserved?
Where are some petitions referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary from the 31st-33rd Congresses preserved?
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Match the following dates with the events:
Match the following dates with the events:
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What is the salary of the Senate chaplain in 2011?
What is the salary of the Senate chaplain in 2011?
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The House chaplain earns more than the Senate chaplain.
The House chaplain earns more than the Senate chaplain.
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What is the purpose of the annual legislative branch appropriations acts?
What is the purpose of the annual legislative branch appropriations acts?
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The constitutionality of legislative chaplains was upheld in ______________ by the Supreme Court.
The constitutionality of legislative chaplains was upheld in ______________ by the Supreme Court.
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What is the name of the case that examined the presence of chaplains in the House and Senate?
What is the name of the case that examined the presence of chaplains in the House and Senate?
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The Senate chaplain's salary is higher than the House chaplain's salary.
The Senate chaplain's salary is higher than the House chaplain's salary.
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Match the following positions with their corresponding salaries:
Match the following positions with their corresponding salaries:
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What is the level of the Executive Schedule that is equivalent to the Senate chaplain's salary?
What is the level of the Executive Schedule that is equivalent to the Senate chaplain's salary?
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Study Notes
History of House Chaplains
- The first House Chaplain, William Linn, was elected on May 1, 1789, and received an annual salary of $500.
- In the 1850s, some petitioners requested the abolishment of the chaplain offices, citing a breach of the separation of church and state.
Chaplains' Roles and Salaries
- The House chaplain is elected to a two-year term at the beginning of each Congress.
- The Senate chaplain's salary is equivalent to level IV of the Executive Schedule, which was $155,500 in 2011.
- The House chaplain earns $172,500.
Election Process
- Prior to the period without chaplains, chaplains were elected for a single session of Congress and alternated chambers weekly.
- The process for electing the House and Senate chaplains has changed over time, with the House usually electing its officers by resolution.
Notable Chaplains
- Father Patrick J. Conroy was elected as the new House chaplain on May 25, 2011, following the retirement of Father Daniel P. Coughlin.
- Father Coughlin was the first Roman Catholic House chaplain, appointed by the Speaker of the House on March 23, 2000.
- Dr. Barry C. Black was elected as the first black and first Seventh-day Adventist chaplain in the Senate on June 27, 2003.
Constitutionality
- At least three court cases have examined the presence of chaplains in the House and Senate, with the Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of legislative chaplains in 1983 (Marsh v. Chambers).
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Learn about the history of chaplains in the US Congress, including their election, salaries, and roles in conducting Sunday services.
