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Harry Byrd

Democrat · Senate · Virginia · 1933–1965

Harry Byrd was a Democratic U.S. senator from Virginia, serving 1933–1965. Sponsored 118 bills, 18 of which became law. Cast 4,218 votes and missed 15.1%.

Years in Congress
32
Bills sponsored
118
Became law
18
Votes missed
15.1%
Born
1887
Died
1966

Terms in office

  • Senate, Virginia1933–1965 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Harry Byrd (D-VA), Senate 1933–1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B001208/harry-byrd (accessed 2026-10-13).

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