Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 2 (of 16)

by United States. Congress

Friday, November 24.

A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate, that the House have agreed to so much of the resolution of the Senate, of the 22d instant, relative to the appointment of Chaplains, as is contained in the words following, to wit:

"Resolved, That two Chaplains be appointed to Congress for the present session, one by each House, who shall interchange weekly."

"The House have proceeded, by ballot, to the appointment of a Chaplain on their part; and, upon examining the ballots, a majority of the votes of the whole House was found in favor of the Rev. Ashbel Green."