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Robert Byrd

Democrat · House and Senate · West Virginia · 1953–2010

Robert Byrd was a Democratic U.S. representative and senator from West Virginia, serving 1953–2010. Sponsored 455 bills, 20 of which became law. Cast 19,196 votes and missed 2.7%.

Years in Congress
57
Bills sponsored
455
Became law
20
Votes missed
2.7%
Raised (all campaigns)
$11.2M
Born
1917
Died
2010

Terms in office

  • House, West Virginia, 6th District1953–1959 · Democrat
  • Senate, West Virginia1959–2010 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Robert Byrd (D-WV), House & Senate 1953–2010,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B001210/robert-byrd (accessed 2026-10-13).

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