Harry Byrd

Biography

Harry Byrd (died 1966) was an American politician who represented Virginia in the United States Senate from March 1933 to November 1965, during the 73rd–89th Congresses. Byrd served as a Democrat. Byrd died on October 20, 1966.

Key Information

• Full Name: Harry Flood Byrd
• Died: October 20, 1966
• Term Started: January 4, 1965
• Term Ended: November 10, 1965
• Senate Class: Class I

Service History

• Mar 9, 1933 – Jan 3, 1935 73rd Congress Democrat Virginia
• Jan 3, 1935 – Jan 3, 1941 74th–76th Congresses Democrat Virginia
• Jan 3, 1941 – Jan 3, 1947 77th–79th Congresses Democrat Virginia
• Jan 3, 1947 – Jan 3, 1953 80th–82nd Congresses Democrat Virginia
• Jan 3, 1953 – Jan 7, 1959 83rd–86th Congresses Democrat Virginia
• Jan 7, 1959 – Jan 4, 1965 86th–89th Congresses Democrat Virginia
• Jan 4, 1965 – Nov 10, 1965 89th Congress Democrat Virginia

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.