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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.

Monday, Jun. 28, 2010

- Byrd Obit
- TIME's 1978 Cover Story on Byrd and Congress

Photo: Win McNamee / Getty

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