Historical Profile
Robert Byrd is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Robert Byrd
Former U.S. Senator for West Virginia
Voting & trading data current through July 9, 1996.
Biography
Robert Byrd (died 2010) was an American politician who represented West Virginia in the United States Senate from January 1959 to June 2010, during the 86th–111th Congresses. Byrd served as a Democrat. Byrd died in office on June 28, 2010.
Key Information
- Full Name: Robert Carlyle Byrd
- Died: June 28, 2010
- Term Started: January 3, 1959
- Term Ended: June 28, 2010
Service History
- Jan 3, 1959 – Jun 28, 2010 86th–111th Congresses Democrat West 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.
Current Senators from West Virginia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Byrd's service:
- Jennings Randolph (WV) 1959–1985
- Jay Rockefeller, IV (WV) 1985–2010