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Senator Byrd

Leadership.      Character.      Commitment.

U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd

Robert C. Byrd "may come closer to the kind of senator the
Founding Fathers had in mind than any other."
-- Almanac of American Politics

My Story
For me, the road to the U.S. Senate started from humble beginnings.

Photo Album
Throughout the years, I have been able to meet many important men and women, but some of my favorite photographs are from my own family.

What Other Senators Say
Other Senators have been very gracious in their comments about me.

Committee Appointments
In the Senate, I have various committee positions that help me to work to improve the quality of life for West Virginians.

The "Byrd Basics"

First elected to the Senate in 1958

Born: November 20, 1917, in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Home: Sophia, West Virginia

Education: American U., J.D. 1963; Marshall University, B.A., 1994

Married on May 29,1937, to his high school sweetheart, Erma Ora Byrd