Senate Legend Robert C. Byrd, a Democrat and senior U.S. Senator from West Virginia, served in the Senate longer than any other Senator in American history. He was known for his lofty oratory and mastery of parliamentary tactics.

Remembering Robert Byrd

The longest-serving senator in U.S. history dies at 92

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