Robert Byrd

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Person.png Robert Byrd  Rdf-entity.pngRdf-icon.png
Born1917-11-20
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Died2010-06-28 (Age 92)
Merrifield, Virginia, U.S.
Alma materMarshall University, American University
ReligionBaptist
ChildrenMona Marjorie
SpouseErma James
PartyDemocratic

Employment.png United States Senator from West Virginia

In office
January 3, 1959 - June 28, 2010

Employment.png President pro tempore of the United States Senate Wikipedia-icon.png

In office
January 3, 2007 - June 28, 2010
Preceded byRobert Byrd, Ted Stevens
Succeeded byDaniel Inouye

Employment.png President pro tempore of the United States Senate Wikipedia-icon.png

In office
June 6, 2001 - January 3, 2003
Preceded byStrom Thurmond
Succeeded byRobert Byrd, Ted Stevens

Employment.png President pro tempore of the United States Senate Wikipedia-icon.png

In office
January 3, 2001 - January 20, 2001
Preceded byStrom Thurmond
Succeeded byStrom Thurmond

Employment.png President pro tempore of the United States Senate Wikipedia-icon.png

In office
January 3, 1989 - January 3, 1995
Preceded byJohn Stennis
Succeeded byStrom Thurmond

Employment.png Senate Majority Leader

In office
January 3, 1987 - January 3, 1989
Preceded byBob Dole
Succeeded byGeorge Mitchell

Employment.png Senate Majority Leader

In office
January 3, 1977 - January 3, 1981
Succeeded byHoward Baker

Employment.png Senate Minority Leader

In office
January 3, 1981 - January 3, 1987
Preceded byHoward Baker
Succeeded byBob Dole

Employment.png Senate Majority Whip

In office
January 3, 1971 - January 3, 1977
Preceded byTed Kennedy
Succeeded byAlan Cranston

Employment.png Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee

In office
January 3, 2007 - January 3, 2009
Succeeded byDaniel Inouye

Employment.png Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee

In office
January 3, 2001 - January 20, 2001

Employment.png Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee

In office
January 3, 1989 - January 3, 1995

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