Harry Byrd, Jr.

Biography

Harry Byrd, Jr. (died 2013) was an American politician who represented Virginia in the United States Senate from November 1965 to January 1983, during the 89th–97th Congresses. Byrd served as a Democrat and later as an Independent. Byrd died on July 30, 2013.

Key Information

• Full Name: Harry Flood Byrd, Jr.
• Died: July 30, 2013
• Term Started: January 4, 1977
• Term Ended: January 3, 1983
• Senate Class: Class I

Service History

• Nov 12, 1965 – Jan 21, 1971 89th–92nd Congresses Democrat Virginia
• Jan 21, 1971 – Jan 4, 1977 92nd–95th Congresses Independent Virginia
• Jan 4, 1977 – Jan 3, 1983 95th–97th Congresses Independent 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.