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    Guide to Individuals Seated on the House Dais - Federation …

    • The only seat at the top tier of the dais is that of the Speaker, who is the presiding officer when the House is meeting as the House. When not presiding, the Speaker appoints a Speaker pro tempore to … See more

    Parliamentarian

    Usually observed standing to the left of and slightly below the presiding officer (viewed … See more

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    Sergeant at Arms

    Off the dais on the left, the Sergeant at Arms (or a deputy) is seated at a separate table. During legislative proceedings, an assistant Parliamentarian often sits at this table or sta… See more

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    Clerk of the House

    The Clerk of the House is seated to the right of and slightly below the presiding officer (as viewed from the rear of the chamber). Elected by the House, the Clerk is the cham… See more

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    Timekeeper

    The area near the Clerk’s seat might be occupied by a timekeeper, who is on the staff of the Parliamentarian. The timekeeper keeps the time used during House debate and other p… See more

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    Middle Tier

    The middle level of the dais is occupied by employees of the Clerk of the House. The Clerk’s lectern is also on this level. It is from this lectern that the House Chaplain or guest chapl… See more

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    What is a seat in the House of Representatives?
    A seat is reserved on the lower level of the dais (left of center) for an enrolling clerk, who prepares the official engrossed copy of all House-passed measures (for messaging to the Senate, when applicable) and the official enrolled copy of all House-originated measures (for transmittal to the White House for presidential action, when applicable).
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