Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV) today becomes the longest-serving member of Congress — ever. There will be a resolution recognizing that today. “Setting records is old news to the white-maned Democratic lawmaker. Since June 12, 2006, Byrd has been the …
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WASHINGTON — West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd became the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history Wednesday, a milestone to be marked with a morning of Senate tributes and a special resolution. "I look forward to serving you for the next 56 …
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 (UPI) — Robert Byrd tied Carl Hayden’s record Tuesday for longest service in the US Senate. That means Wednesday the 92-year-old West Virginia Democrat will have spent more time in the upper house than anyone else in US history, …
Read Original Story: Byrd ties longevity record in Senate – United Press International
When the clock strikes midnight tonight, Sen. Robert C. Byrd, a Democrat from West Virginia, will become the longest-serving member of Congress ever, breaking the record set by former senator Carl Hayden. Politico reports that Byrd, who is 91, …
Read Original Story: Robert Byrd to Set Congressional Longevity Record – CBS News
(ChattahBox)—Senator Robert Byrd, just two days shy of his 92nd birthday, has reached a significant milestone in his long distinguished Congressional career, that’s unlikely to be surpassed. As of Wednesday, the Democratic lawmaker from West Virginia, …
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By The Intelligencer Few politicians earn the description "beloved." But the adjective fits Sen. Robert C. Byrd, DW.Va., in the minds of many of his fellow West Virginians. Byrd has distinguished himself in service to the Mountain State and the nation. …
Read Original Story: Byrd Earns Our Gratitude – Wheeling News Register
On Wednesday, Nov. 18, Sen. Robert Byrd will become the longest-serving member of Congress in history. He will break the record of Carl Hayden, an Arizona Democrat, who spent 20773 days in office — Hayden served in the House from 1912 to 1927 and the …
Read Original Story: Byrd To Break Tenure Record On Wednesday – NPR
Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV) explains why he would change his vote on the 1964 civil rights laws. This excerpt is from a Nov. 2005 interview C-SPAN conducted for the 2006 documentary The Capitol. On 11/18/09 Sen. Byrd becomes the longest-serving member of …
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West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd’s tenure as the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history was marked today with praise but questions about the senator’s health. “I look forward to serving you for the next 56 years and 320 days,” the …
Read Original Story: Sen. Byrd becomes longest-serving congressman – Los Angeles Times Blogs (blog)
Two days before his 92 birthday Sen. Robert Byrd, DW.Va., will become the longest-serving member of Congress in history. Tomorrow will be Byrd’s 20774 day in Congress, or 56 years and 320 days. West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin will hold a ceremony in the …
Read Original Story: Sen. Byrd to become longest-serving member of Congress – USA Today
