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Biography
BYRD, Robert Carlyle, a Representative and a Senator from West Virginia; born in North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, N.C., November 20, 1917; attended West Virginia public schools; student at Beckley College, Concord College, Morris Harvey College, and Marshall College, all in West Virginia, and George Washington University Law School, Washington, D.C.; graduated, American University Law School 1963; received Bachelor’s degree in political science from Marshall University 1994; member of the West Virginia house of delegates 1947-1950; member of the West Virginia senate 1951-1952, resigning when elected to Congress; elected as a Democrat to the Eighty-third, Eighty-fourth, and Eighty-fifth Congresses (January 3, 1953-January 3, 1959); elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1958

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3181An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal yea...06/23/2008Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Byrd. With written re...
S.1633A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determin...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment. With w...
S.2581A bill to designate as wilderness additional National Forest System lands in the Monongahela Nati...04/15/2008Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
S.RES.438A resolution authorizing the printing with illustrations of a document entitled "Committee on App...01/30/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2155A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to encourage the development of clean energy techno...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.1644An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal yea...06/18/2007Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Byrd. With written re...
S.1590A bill to provide for the reinstatement of a license for a certain Federal Energy Regulatory Comm...06/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7458-7459)
S.J.RES.11A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify tha...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4214-4215)
S.965An original bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septembe...03/22/2007Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Byrd. With written re...
S.RES.39A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the need for approval by the Congress before a...01/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1074-1075)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...07/22/2008Presented to President.
S.J.RES.44A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...07/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6942, S6943)
S.496A bill to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development ...07/16/2008Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
S.RES.608A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...07/08/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.2892A bill to promote the prosecution and enforcement of frauds against the United States by suspendi...06/26/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.CON.RES.89A concurrent resolution authorizing Frank Woodruff Buckles to lie in honor in the rotunda of the ...06/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5529-5530)
S.RES.583A resolution designating June 20, 2008, as "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and...06/05/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3083A bill to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agree...06/04/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5043-5044)
S.CON.RES.85A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor Frank W. Buckl...05/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.571A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...05/20/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.22A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.RES.522A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r...04/22/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.2883A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3154-3155)
S.RES.513A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated...04/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.504A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the ...04/09/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent Vote.
S.RES.501A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
S.RES.485A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2760A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2145-2146)
S.RES.483A resolution recognizing the first weekend of May 2008 as "Ten Commandments Weekend".
03/13/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2164)
S.RES.455A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
03/05/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
S.2634A bill to require a report setting forth the global strategy of the United States to combat and d...02/28/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S1334-1364)
S.2633A bill to provide for the safe redeployment of United States troops from Iraq.
02/27/2008Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S1258)
S.2071A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
S.2641A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of inf...02/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1058-1059)
S.2654A bill to provide for enhanced reimbursement of servicemembers and veterans for certain travel ex...02/14/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2631A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
S.RES.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2585A bill to provide for the enhancement of the suicide prevention programs of the Department of Def...01/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2578A bill to temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case ma...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S497-498)
S.1843A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen...01/24/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S.2550A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from ...01/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.RES.419A resolution honoring the life and extraordinary contributions of Diane Wolf.
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.420A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.409A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...12/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1782A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
12/12/2007Subcommittee on the Constitution. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-226. 9:30 a.m.
S.1780A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent prog...12/05/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.2417A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require the inscription "In God We Trust" to app...12/05/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.366A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2369A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide that certain tax planning inventions are...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14491-14492, S14492-14493)
S.311A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, deliveri...11/14/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.RES.356A resolution affirming that any offensive military action taken against Iran must be explicitly a...10/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13571-13572)
S.RES.358A resolution expressing the importance of friendship and cooperation between the United States an...10/29/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13524)
S.367A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale of goods made wit...10/25/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, an...
S.2140A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins, in recognition of his outstanding ...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2147A bill to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts, ...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.902A bill to provide support and assistance for families of members of the National Guard and Reserv...10/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12347-12349)
S.2119A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.321A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...09/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758)
S.2059A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements ...09/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.J.RES.18A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...09/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11417-11418)
S.RES.306A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
09/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1060A bill to reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibu...08/02/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
S.1963A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow bonds guaranteed by the Federal home l...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10806)
S.RES.203A resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influe...08/02/2007Star Print ordered on on the resolution.
S.625A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au...08/01/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.1906A bill to understand and comprehensively address the oral health problems associated with methamp...07/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1907A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to understand a...07/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.236A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the National Anthem Project, which has worked to ...07/31/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.276A resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeepi...07/31/2007Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.1606A bill to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive policy on the care and management of w...07/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9858)
S.761A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States ...07/19/2007Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574)
S.1825A bill to provide for the study and investigation of wartime contracts and contracting processes ...07/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of ...
S.RES.271A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
07/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1750A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer car...07/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8797-8798)
S.185A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States.
06/26/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.535A bill to establish an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of ...06/22/2007By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-88.
S.368A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE...06/20/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.1041A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable emplo...06/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7842-7843)
S.1655A bill to establish improved mandatory standards to protect miners during emergencies, and for ot...06/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7896)
S.CON.RES.10A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Col...06/13/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
S.1496A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include pollinators in certain conservation prog...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7537)
S.J.RES.14A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales no l...06/11/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7432-7441)
S.RES.224A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7387)
S.RES.220A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.
06/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1469A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, ...05/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6560-6561)
S.1437A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentenn...05/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6402-6403)
S.119A bill to prohibit profiteering and fraud relating to military action, relief, and reconstruction...05/15/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
S.1376A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and expand the drug discount program unde...05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6057)
S.1334A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to make permanent authority to furn...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5734-5735)
S.RES.146A resolution designating June 20, 2007, as "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and...05/01/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.223A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic f...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5155-5156)
S.430A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...04/24/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.513A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to revive previous authority on the use of the Arme...04/24/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.RES.165A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ...04/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1146A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health care for veterans who live in rur...04/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4692-4693)
S.RES.157A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1113A bill to facilitate the provision of care and services for members of the Armed Forces for traum...04/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.149A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive...04/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1001A bill to restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
03/28/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
S.RES.122A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...03/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.117A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...03/22/2007Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3629)
S.903A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contribut...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3209-3210)
S.880A bill to amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to provide for 8 weeks of paid leave...03/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.RES.97A resolution relative to the death of Thomas F. Eagleton, former United States Senator for the St...03/06/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.713A bill to ensure dignity in care for members of the Armed Forces recovering from injuries.
02/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2363-2364)
S.573A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to imp...02/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.491A bill to clarify the rules of origin for certain textile and apparel products.
02/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.29A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the man...01/26/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.335A bill to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using private debt collection companies, and...01/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S763-764)
S.259A bill to authorize the establishment of the Henry Kuualoha Giugni Kupuna Memorial Archives at th...01/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448-449)
S.RES.19A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.
01/09/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.154A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities.
01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S142-143)
S.155A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities.
01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S144-148)