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
Biography
Robert Byrd (died 2010) was an American politician who represented West Virginia in the United States Senate across 9 separate periods of service between 1959 and 2010, between the 86th and 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 4, 2007
- Term Ended: June 28, 2010
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Jan 7, 1959 – Jan 4, 1965 86th–89th Congresses Democrat West Virginia
- Jan 4, 1965 – Jan 21, 1971 89th–92nd Congresses Democrat West Virginia
- Jan 21, 1971 – Jan 4, 1977 92nd–95th Congresses Democrat West Virginia
- Jan 4, 1977 – Jan 3, 1983 95th–97th Congresses Democrat West Virginia
- Jan 3, 1983 – Jan 3, 1989 98th–100th Congresses Democrat West Virginia
- Jan 3, 1989 – Jan 4, 1995 101st–104th Congresses Democrat West Virginia
- Jan 4, 1995 – Jan 3, 2001 104th–106th Congresses Democrat West Virginia
- Jan 3, 2001 – Jan 4, 2007 107th–110th Congresses Democrat West Virginia
- Jan 4, 2007 – Jun 28, 2010 110th–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
Most Recent Voting History
Last 10 of 7,322 roll-call votes cast between 1989 and 2010 (roll-call records begin in 1989).
Not Voting
Vote #200
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 4213 (H.R. 4213)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.
Not Voting
Vote #199
On the Conference Report H.R. 2194 (H.R. 2194)
A bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran.
Not Voting
Vote #198
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4369 to H.R. 4213 (American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010)
Amendment S.Amdt. 4369 (In the nature of a substitute.)
Not Voting
Vote #197
On the Motion to Table H.R. 4213 (H.R. 4213)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.
Not Voting
Vote #196
On the Nomination PN1435 (PN 1435)
Marc T. Treadwell, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia
Not Voting
Vote #195
On the Nomination PN1434 (PN 1434)
Mark A. Goldsmith, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Not Voting
Vote #194
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4369 to H.R. 4213 (American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010)
Amendment S.Amdt. 4369 (In the nature of a substitute.)
Nay
Vote #193
On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Thune Amdt. No. 4376 As Modified)
Amendment S.Amdt. 4376 (Of a perfecting nature.)
Not Voting
Vote #192
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4351 to H.R. 4213 (American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010)
Amendment S.Amdt. 4351 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the time for closing on a principal residence eligible for the first-time homebuyer credit.)
Not Voting
Vote #191
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4344 to H.R. 4213 (American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010)
Amendment S.Amdt. 4344 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the time for closing on a principal residence eligible for the first-time homebuyer credit.)
Source: Official U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov ↗).