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Robert C. Byrd is the longest serving U.S. Senator.
Robert C. Byrd served as a U.S. Senator for 51 years. He was the longest-serving U.S. Senator in history.
June 28, 2010
Robert C. Byrd died on June 28, 2010, at the age of 92.
Joe Manchin (D) was elected to finish the late Robert C. Byrd's term.
Robert C. Byrd Bridge was created in 1994.
Robert C. Byrd High School was created in 1995.
Well, honey, Harry F. Byrd and Robert C. Byrd were not brothers or anything, if that's what you're asking. Harry F. Byrd was a politician from Virginia, and Robert C. Byrd was a politician from West Virginia. So, nope, they weren't directly related, but they did share a last name and a career in politics.
As of August 2014, Patrick Leahy is the longest currently serving Senator, having first been elected in 1974. Overall, Robert Byrd was the longest serving Senator, at 51 years.
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C. E. Byrd died on 1926-02-26.