howdi . a general question. thanks for your answers in advance .

[AllaN01Bear]

is the sennate parlamentarian a voting member of congress or are they a stand alone person if u may?

[cbabe]

1. Non partisan advisor

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/who-is-the-senate-parliamentarian-and-why-do-some-republicans-want-her-fired/ar-AA1HuoQM

Who Is the Senate Parliamentarian and Why Do Some Republicans Want Her Fired?
Story by Jasmine Li •

MacDonough, a nonpartisan adviser on parliamentary rules and procedure, ruled Thursday morning that a number of provisions related to Medicaid cuts violated the so-called Byrd Rule, named for the late Sen. Robert Byrd (D., W.Va.). The rule mandates that the reconciliation process—which allows the Senate to pass legislation with a simple majority rather than the 60 votes typically required—can only be used to advance provisions with a fiscal impact that isn’t merely incidental.

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(A staff person who knows the rules of passing legislation.)

[Ocelot II]

2. The Senate Parliamentarian is not a member of the Senate.

He/she is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Senate majority leader.