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American politician (1917–2010)
Robert Carlyle Byrd (born Cornelius Calvin Sale Jr.; November 20, 1917 – June 28, 2010) was an American politician who served as a United States senator
Robert_Byrd
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Robert Byrd (1917–2010) was a United States Senator from West Virginia. Robert Byrd may also refer to: Robert Byrd (architect) (1904–1978), American architect
Robert_Byrd_(disambiguation)
Radio telescope in Green Bank, WV, US
The Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT) in Green Bank, West Virginia, US is the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope, surpassing the Effelsberg
Green_Bank_Telescope
American children's book illustrator
Robert John Byrd (born January 11, 1942) is an American author and illustrator from Haddonfield, New Jersey. Byrd was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Robert_Byrd_(artist)
American attorney and statesman (1924–2012)
Inouye became president pro tempore of the Senate following the death of Robert Byrd in 2010, making him third in the presidential line of succession after
Daniel_Inouye
United States Senator Robert Byrd (November 20, 1917 – June 28, 2010) represented the U.S. state of West Virginia as a Democrat in the United States Senate
List of places named after Robert Byrd
List_of_places_named_after_Robert_Byrd
American politician and businessman (born 1947)
Senate in a 2010 special election after the death of Democratic Senator Robert Byrd. Manchin won a full Senate term in 2012 and was re-elected in 2018. Representing
Joe_Manchin
Elections featuring American politician
Electoral history of Robert Byrd, senior United States senator from West Virginia (1959–2010), president pro tempore of the United States Senate (1989–1995
Electoral history of Robert Byrd
Electoral_history_of_Robert_Byrd
American politician (1902–2003)
a record at the time, is the fourth-longest in U.S. history behind Robert Byrd, Daniel Inouye, and Patrick Leahy. Thurmond was also, at 14 years, the
Strom_Thurmond
American politician and attorney (1923–2021)
Robert Joseph Dole (July 22, 1923 – December 5, 2021) was an American politician, attorney, and Army officer who represented Kansas in the United States
Bob_Dole
American attorney and politician (born 1974)
to fill the vacancy created by the death of Robert Byrd. He chose not to seek election to finish Byrd’s unexpired term. Goodwin left office on November
Carte_Goodwin
American lawyer and politician (1932–2009)
Senate Majority Whip to Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia, 31–24, probably because of Chappaquiddick. He later told Byrd that the defeat had allowed Kennedy
Ted_Kennedy
American politician (1901–1995)
Virginia Senator Robert Byrd was viewed as "possibly timing their decisions to influence other waverers". On June 19, Stennis, Robert Byrd, and Frank Church
John_C._Stennis
American naval officer (1888–1957)
his wife Pocahontas, William Byrd II of Westover Plantation, who established Richmond, as well as William Byrd I and Robert "King" Carter, a colonial governor
Richard_E._Byrd
"Raese pressed to take on Byrd". Archived from the original on January 16, 2006. Retrieved January 12, 2006. "Senator Robert C. Byrd Makes Official Announcement
2006 United States Senate elections
2006_United_States_Senate_elections
American architect (1904–1978)
Robert Lee Byrd (October 11, 1904 – May 20, 1978) was an architect in Los Angeles, California. Most of his buildings and residences are from the 1920s
Robert_Byrd_(architect)
The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program was a federally funded and state-administered merit-based scholarship program in the United States. It was
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
Robert_C._Byrd_Honors_Scholarship_Program
Georgia, (1880-1891) was a key supporter of the KKK in his home state. Robert Byrd (1917-2010) was a Kleagle, a Klan recruiter, in his 20s and 30s, rising
Ku Klux Klan members in United States politics
Ku_Klux_Klan_members_in_United_States_politics
American politician (born 1937)
became the state's senior U.S. senator when the long-serving Senator Robert Byrd died in June 2010. He did not seek reelection in 2014 and was succeeded
Jay_Rockefeller
Standing committee of the United States Senate
American constitutional system. At the outset of the 110th Congress, Chair Robert Byrd and Chair Dave Obey, his counterpart on the House Appropriations Committee
United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
United_States_Senate_Committee_on_Appropriations
American politician (1923–2010)
will not admit that!", continuing to speak until Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd took the bill off of the floor. The Senate descended into rage, Gravel
Ted_Stevens
Selection of the Democratic Party nominee
each, and Robert Byrd and John Tunney with 1% each William Proxmire with 4%, Walter Mondale and John Tunney with 3% each, and Robert Byrd with 2% Walter
1976 Democratic Party presidential primaries
1976_Democratic_Party_presidential_primaries
House in Los Angeles, California
architect Robert Byrd. It is about 112 acres (45 ha) large, with more than 20,000 square feet (1,900 m2) of living space. American actor Robert Taylor owned
Robert_Taylor_Ranch
American patent medicine
Little Pills", since "liver" in the name was deceptive. The senator Robert Byrd, after winning re-election in 2000, is quoted as saying, "West Virginia
Carter's_Little_Liver_Pills
High school in Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States
Robert C. Byrd High School (R.C.B.) is a public high school in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The school, which serves grades 9-12, is a part of Harrison County
Robert_C._Byrd_High_School
Elections featuring American politician
states carried) Harry F. Byrd/Strom Thurmond (I) – 286,359 (0.4%) and 14 electoral votes (2.61%, 2 states carried) Harry F. Byrd/Barry Goldwater (I) – 1
Electoral history of Strom Thurmond
Electoral_history_of_Strom_Thurmond
2009–2011 U.S. legislative term
20, 2009 Joe Biden (D), from January 20, 2009 President pro tempore: Robert Byrd (D), until June 28, 2010 Daniel Inouye (D), from June 28, 2010 Majority
111th_United_States_Congress
American actor (born 1947)
Hairspray (2004). He took on dual roles portraying J. Edgar Hoover and Robert Byrd in the political epic play All the Way (2014). He has acted in Broadway
Michael_McKean
1994 Archived October 28, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Byrd (D) versus Klos (R) Robert C. Byrd Letter to Stanley L. Klos October 31, 1997 "THE 1994 ELECTIONS:
1994 United States Senate elections
1994_United_States_Senate_elections
Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Byrd won re-election to a seventh term. He won every county and congressional district in the state. Robert Byrd, incumbent U.S
1994 United States Senate election in West Virginia
1994_United_States_Senate_election_in_West_Virginia
American politician and newspaper publisher (1887–1966)
Harry Flood Byrd Sr. (June 10, 1887 – October 20, 1966) was an American newspaper publisher, politician, and leader of the Democratic Party in Virginia
Harry_F._Byrd
United States Congress. "Harry Flood Byrd Jr. (id: B001209)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Byrd was appointed to the US Senate in
1976 United States Senate elections
1976_United_States_Senate_elections
Instruction. Democratic incumbent Robert Byrd was reelected to a second term over Republican candidate Cooper Benedict. Byrd would serve in the Senate until
1964 United States Senate elections
1964_United_States_Senate_elections
election in West Virginia was held November 7, 2006. Incumbent Democrat Robert Byrd won re-election to a ninth term. He was sworn in on January 3, 2007.
2006 United States Senate election in West Virginia
2006_United_States_Senate_election_in_West_Virginia
American politician, diplomat, and judge (born 1933)
override President Reagan's veto). Mitchell voted against the nominations of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court, stating explicitly that
George_J._Mitchell
2003 American film
movie Gettysburg. United States Senators George Allen (R-Virginia) and Robert Byrd (D-West Virginia) also have cameo roles, both playing Confederate officers
Gods_and_Generals_(film)
2001–2003 U.S. legislative term
2001 President pro tempore: Robert Byrd (D), until January 20, 2001 Strom Thurmond (R), January 20 – June 6, 2001 Robert Byrd (D), from June 6, 2001 Minority
107th_United_States_Congress
English surname
Byrd is a surname of English and Irish origin, a variant of the surname Bird. A. Dean Byrd (1948–2012), American psychologist Adam M. Byrd (1859–1912)
Byrd_(surname)
vote of 95–0 on July 25, 1997, sponsored by Senators Chuck Hagel and Robert Byrd. The resolution stated that the US should not sign a climate treaty that
Byrd–Hagel_Resolution
Second-highest-ranking official of the US Senate
another location as a designated survivor, and President Pro Tempore Robert Byrd presided in his absence. President pro tempore Patrick Leahy presided
President pro tempore of the United States Senate
President_pro_tempore_of_the_United_States_Senate
Virginia was held on November 2, 2010. Incumbent Democratic Senator Robert Byrd died in office on June 28, 2010. Democratic Governor Joe Manchin appointed
2010 United States Senate special election in West Virginia
2010_United_States_Senate_special_election_in_West_Virginia
the closest elections in Washington state history. Incumbent Democrat Robert Byrd won re-election to an eighth term. He won every county and congressional
2000 United States Senate elections
2000_United_States_Senate_elections
American politician and lobbyist
Robert Lee Byrd is a lobbyist and former Democratic state representative from Delaware. His 2019 memoir is titled Byrd of Legislative Hall. Roger Morris
Robert_L._Byrd
legislation closely associated with its chief sponsor, Democratic Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia. The act changed the disposition of funds raised from
Byrd_Amendment
Unclaimed West Antarctic region
Marie Byrd Land (MBL) is an unclaimed region of Antarctica. With an area of 1,610,000 km2 (620,000 sq mi), it is the largest unclaimed territory on Earth
Marie_Byrd_Land
proceedings of the United States Senate by Senator Robert Byrd Discussion between Sen. Moynihan and Sen. Byrd "Mr. President, may I say to the distinguished
Longest_word_in_English
American politician (1932–2020)
Robert Byrd Jordan III (October 11, 1932 – February 16, 2020) was an American politician who served as the 29th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
Robert_B._Jordan
Democrat Robert Byrd won re-election to a fifth term over Republican Cleve Benedict, a freshman member of the House. Benedict made great note of Byrd's record
1982 United States Senate elections
1982_United_States_Senate_elections
Virginia was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Byrd won re-election to a fourth term. The Republican Party did not field
1976 United States Senate election in West Virginia
1976_United_States_Senate_election_in_West_Virginia
American soldier and politician
Robert King Byrd (November 4, 1823 – May 2, 1885) was an American soldier and politician. A Southern Unionist, he commanded the Union Army's First Tennessee
Robert_K._Byrd
Proposed U.S. constitutional amendment
1978. It had considerable bipartisan support, with both Majority Leader Robert Byrd (D–WV) and Minority Leader Howard Baker (R–TN) pressing for its passage
District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment
District_of_Columbia_Voting_Rights_Amendment
longest-serving senator in U.S. history was later surpassed by West Virginia's Robert Byrd. Representative Lindsey Graham won the open seat, becoming the first
2002 United States Senate election in South Carolina
2002_United_States_Senate_election_in_South_Carolina
United States legislative process
both houses of Congress. The Byrd Rule, named for Senator Robert Byrd, was adopted in 1985 and amended in 1990. The Byrd Rule defines a provision to be
Reconciliation (United States Congress)
Reconciliation_(United_States_Congress)
November 8, 1988. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Byrd won re-election to a sixth term. Robert Byrd, incumbent U.S. Senator Jay Wolfe, state senator
1988 United States Senate election in West Virginia
1988_United_States_Senate_election_in_West_Virginia
Landmark U.S. civil rights and labor law
business, but not weak enough to make the House reconsider it. Senator Robert Byrd ended his filibuster in opposition to the bill on the morning of June
Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964
American politician (born 1947)
Ivins's lawyer disputed this alleged motive. In 2003, Roman Catholic Bishop Robert Carlson reportedly wrote to Daschle, criticizing his stance on abortion
Tom_Daschle
Name list
Brogoitti (1920–2009), member of the Oregon House of Representatives Robert Byrd (1917–2010), American lawyer and politician who served as a United States
Robert
American politician (1936–2024)
Daniel Robert Graham (November 9, 1936 – April 16, 2024) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 38th governor of Florida from 1979 to
Bob_Graham
Narrow pass through the Cumberland Mountains in the US
Skiffle Group, as well as West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd on his 1978 album U.S. Senator Robert Byrd: Mountain Fiddler. "Cumberland Gap", by Frank Hutchison
Cumberland_Gap
1971 single by John Denver
into law. The song was played at the funeral for West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd at the state capitol in Charleston, West Virginia, on July 2, 2010. John
Take_Me_Home,_Country_Roads
1935 single by Carter Family
Bill Monroe, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The 13th Floor Elevators, Robert Byrd, Pentangle, Spacemen 3, Country Joe McDonald, John Statz, Spirit of the
Can the Circle Be Unbroken (By and By)
Can_the_Circle_Be_Unbroken_(By_and_By)
Moore Capito (serving since 2015), and Jim Justice (serving since 2025). Robert Byrd was the state's longest serving senator, served from 1959 until his death
List of United States senators from West Virginia
List_of_United_States_senators_from_West_Virginia
American professional wrestler and valet
Nickla Ann Roberts-Byrd (born February 13, 1962) is an American semi-retired professional wrestler and valet, better known by her ring name, "The Perfect
Baby_Doll_(wrestler)
American politician and diplomat (1925–2014)
the Senate Republicans in 1977 by his Republican colleagues, defeating Robert Griffin, 19–18. Baker led the Senate GOP for the last eight years of his
Howard_Baker
November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Byrd won re-election to a fifth term. Robert Byrd, incumbent U.S. Senator Cleve Benedict, U.S. Congressman
1982 United States Senate election in West Virginia
1982_United_States_Senate_election_in_West_Virginia
1968 studio album by the Byrds
The Notorious Byrd Brothers is the fifth studio album by the American rock band the Byrds, released on January 15, 1968, by Columbia Records. The album
The_Notorious_Byrd_Brothers
on March 26, 1951. Then-State Delegate Robert Byrd was among the official witnesses during their executions. Byrd recalled this event, stating "It's not
Capital punishment in West Virginia
Capital_punishment_in_West_Virginia
1984, to elect the leader of the Senate Democratic Caucus. Incumbent Robert Byrd fended off a leadership challenge from Senator Lawton Chiles of Florida
1984 Senate Democratic Caucus leadership election
1984_Senate_Democratic_Caucus_leadership_election
Republicans gained one open seat in Missouri. Bob Dole (R-Kansas) and Robert Byrd (D-West Virginia) exchanged positions as the Majority Leader and the
1986 United States Senate elections
1986_United_States_Senate_elections
American boxer
bell sounded. Seeing Klitschko struggle to return to his feet, referee Robert Byrd stopped the fight and awarded a technical knockout victory to Brewster
Lamon_Brewster
American civil rights activist
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in the United States on July 3, 1895. Her father Robert Byrd was a bricklayer who moved his family to Portland, Oregon when she was
Mabel_Byrd
Proposed amendment to the United States Constitution
reaction, the Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia proposed this amendment to legalize school prayer. His proposal failed, but Byrd re-introduced the amendment
School_Prayer_Amendment
of what was at one point the top 10 longest-serving senators in history (Byrd, Inouye, Thurmond, Kennedy, Hayden, Stennis, Stevens, Hollings, Russell Jr
List of longest-serving members of the United States Congress
List_of_longest-serving_members_of_the_United_States_Congress
American diplomat, politician and activist (1915–2011)
Henry M. Jackson – 1,134,375 (7.14%) Frank Church – 830,818 (5.23%) Robert Byrd – 340,309 (2.14%) Sargent Shriver – 304,399 (1.92%) Unpledged – 283,437
Sargent_Shriver
Tongue-in-cheek award issued by US Senator William Proxmire
most successful public relations device in politics today". Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia referred to the award as being "as much a part of the
Golden_Fleece_Award
term, as he died in 1971 and was succeeded by Republican Robert Stafford. Incumbent Harry F. Byrd Jr. was re-elected to his first full term after winning
1970 United States Senate elections
1970_United_States_Senate_elections
elections 96th United States Congress 97th United States Congress Harry F. Byrd Jr. (VA) was an Independent who caucused with the Democrats. In some circles
1980 United States Senate elections
1980_United_States_Senate_elections
Bipartisan group of US Senators
have died. As of 2026[update], only one (Collins) remains in office. Robert Byrd (D-WV) Lincoln Chafee (R-RI) Susan Collins (R-ME) Mike DeWine (R-OH)
Gang_of_14
Topics referred to by the same term
Robert Byrd (1917–2010), U.S. Senator from West Virginia from 1959 to 2010 Adam M. Byrd (1859–1912), Mississippi State Senate Harriet Elizabeth Byrd (1926–2015)
Senator_Byrd
Virginia took place on November 7, 2000. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Byrd won re-election to an eighth term. He won every county and congressional
2000 United States Senate election in West Virginia
2000_United_States_Senate_election_in_West_Virginia
to a third term, but was defeated by Congressman Robert Byrd. This election was the beginning of Byrd's lifelong career in the Senate. Incumbent Democrat
1958 United States Senate elections
1958_United_States_Senate_elections
Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 2001
developing nations", The Senate had previously passed unanimously (95–0) the Byrd–Hagel Resolution (S. Res. 98), which declared opposition to any greenhouse
Al_Gore
College campus in West Virginia
dedicated in 2007 and is named for Erma Byrd, the wife of the West Virginia United States Senator Robert Byrd. Currently it is used by Marshall University
Erma Byrd Higher Education Center
Erma_Byrd_Higher_Education_Center
U.S. Highway with short length in northern tip of West Virginia
the Robert C. Byrd Expressway, named after Senator Robert Byrd. US 22 is a freeway for its entire length in West Virginia known as the 'Robert C. Byrd Expressway
U.S. Route 22 in West Virginia
U.S._Route_22_in_West_Virginia
US holiday
law was modified in 2004 with the passage of an amendment by Senator Robert Byrd to the omnibus spending bill of 2004 that mandated that all publicly
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Constitution_Day_and_Citizenship_Day
response to false death reports on the English Wikipedia articles about Robert Byrd and Edward Kennedy, the site's co-founder Jimmy Wales proposed that pages
Wikipedia_coverage_of_death
Political machine headed by Harry F. Byrd (1887–1966)
The Byrd machine, or Byrd Organization, was a political machine of the Democratic Party led by former Governor and U.S. Senator Harry F. Byrd (1887–1966)
Byrd_machine
presidential election. Incumbent Senator Robert Byrd won re-election in a landslide. Incumbent Senator Robert Byrd ran for a second term in this election
1964 United States Senate election in West Virginia
1964_United_States_Senate_election_in_West_Virginia
1986, won the open seat over Congressman Mike Lowry. Incumbent Democrat Robert Byrd won re-election to a sixth term over Republican, State Senator Jay Wolfe
1988 United States Senate elections
1988_United_States_Senate_elections
election in West Virginia was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent senator Robert Byrd won re-election by the biggest margin at that point in his career. The
1970 United States Senate election in West Virginia
1970_United_States_Senate_election_in_West_Virginia
Ethnic slur
uttered twice by Democratic Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia in an interview on national television in 2001. Byrd was a former member of the Ku Klux
White_nigger
American lawyer
Virginia Senators Robert Byrd and Jay Rockefeller; Casey ultimately was not nominated. Casey was also a candidate to succeed Robert Byrd after the latter's
Nick_Casey
Town in West Virginia, United States
travels through Sophia as Robert C. Byrd Drive before splitting towards Lester to become Lester Highway while Robert C. Byrd Drive splits to State Route
Sophia,_West_Virginia
Administration Building, completed 1990. Byrd Academic and Technology Center, completed 1995. The Robert C. Byrd Institute, a non-academic technology transfer
List of buildings at Marshall University
List_of_buildings_at_Marshall_University
American rock band
The Byrds (/bɜːrdz/ BURDZ) were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1964. The band underwent multiple lineup changes, with frontman
The_Byrds
American television personality
Petri Hawkins-Byrd (born Petri Adonis Byrd; November 29, 1957), also known as Bailiff Byrd or simply Byrd, is an American court show bailiff, television
Petri_Hawkins-Byrd
Annual American political speech
State of the Union". NBC10 Philadelphia. 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2026-02-19. "Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "State Of The Union" Address: 80% Of Americans Don't Want
Response to the State of the Union address
Response_to_the_State_of_the_Union_address
American boxer (born 1992)
third knockdown was once again the result of a right straight. Referee Robert Byrd decided to stop the bout at the 1:29 minute mark. Lee's domination was
Caleb_Plant
American politician (1908–1992)
he was the third longest-serving senator (after Strom Thurmond and Robert Byrd) among current members of the Senate. Quentin Burdick was born in Munich
Quentin_Burdick
English Renaissance composer (c. 1540–1623)
William Byrd (/bɜːrd/; c. 1540 – 4 July 1623) was an English Renaissance composer. Considered among the greatest composers of the Renaissance, he had a
William_Byrd
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