Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV)
9th term Democrat from West Virginia.
Bio
Residence: Sophia
Marital Status: Widowed
Prev. Occupation: Attorney
Prev. Political Exp.: WV House, 1947-51; WV Senate, 1951-53; US House, 1953-59
Education: BA Marshall University, 1994; JD American University, 1963
Birthdate: 11/20/1917
Birthplace: North Wilkesboro, NC
Religion: Baptist
Percentage in Last Election: 64%
Major Opponent: John Raese
Contact
Current Elected Office Contact Information
Contact Sen. Robert Byrd via Web Form.
Website: byrd.senate.gov
Washington, D.C. Office:
311 Hart Senate Office Building,District of Columbia 20510-4801
Phone: (202) 224-3954
Fax: (202) 228-0002
Charleston, West Virginia 25301
Phone: (304) 342-5855
Fax: (304) 343-7144
Committee
Current Elected Office Committees:
Staff
Current Elected Office Staff Members:
- Chief of Staff: Barbara Videnieks
- Scheduler: Martha Anne McIntosh
Letters
Current Elected Office Letters to Leaders:
Recent messages sent to Sen. Robert Byrd by our constituents:
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HOW TO GET REELECTED -forever- AFTER ONE YEAR'S VACATION
- Pennsboro, WV - 02/08/2010 -
Nuclear Option - Change the rules for a STRONG Public Option
- Pennsboro, WV - 02/06/2010 -
no more spending
- Martinsburg, WV - 02/05/2010 -
Air Force Academy Pagan Worship Site Desecrated
- Austin, TX - 02/04/2010 -
GMAC
- wheeling, WV - 02/02/2010 -
Debt Limit
- Hernshaw, WV - 02/02/2010 -
federal debt
- WEIRTON, WV - 02/02/2010 -
Confirmation of Ben S. Bernanke to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
- Wheeling, WV - 02/02/2010 -
Debt Extension
- Wheeling, WV - 02/02/2010 -
Patriot Act
- scott depot, WV - 01/31/2010 -
Health Care Legislation
- Fairmont, WV - 01/31/2010 -
BUSH 'VOTE RIGGER' DIES IN PLANE CRASH
- San Francisco, CA - 01/29/2010 -
Stimulus
- Wheeling, WV - 01/28/2010 -
federal taxes
- Princeton, WV - 01/28/2010 -
BERNANKE COVERUP? Serious whistle blower complaint on handling of $183 billion AIG bailout. NO confirmation vote until fullly vetted!
- Hingham, MA - 01/27/2010 -
God can only help us now!
- Harpers Ferry, WV - 01/27/2010 -
my worries and my vote
- petroluem, WV - 01/25/2010 -
CITIZEN ALERT: Say NO to another 4 years of Ben Bernanke! The Obama & Congress sellout to Wall Street must end.
- Hingham, MA - 01/24/2010 -
Critical time for Obama & Congress to lead and make needed personnel changes. Start with Ben (3 confirmation questions), then Larry, then Tim.
- Hingham, MA - 01/22/2010 -
TOWARDS A 21ST CENTURY GLASS-STEAGALL
- San Francisco, CA - 01/22/2010
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Recent Headlines
Members retrieve Haitian orphans
Some Members of Congress worked around the clock to help adoptive parents of Haitian orphans after January's devastating earthquake.
How four states handle voting rights
In Vermont, you can vote from prison. In Kentucky, you lose the right forever. In Alabama, you can apply to get it back. And a judge just overturned Washington's rules.
Should ex-felons vote?
Ex-felons lose the right to vote in many states, while in two others they can cast their ballot from prison. Should the federal government weigh in?
Alerts from Groups and Organizations
Urge CBS to stand firm on airing pro-life Tebow Super Bowl ad
by American Family Association on January 28
Senate Labor Committee is preparing to vote on radical union lawyer Craig Becker
by National Right to Work Committee on January 31
President should take long-term vision for health care
by RESULTS on January 29
Ask President Obama for a US Policy on the International Criminal Court
by United Nations Assn of the USA on January 29
A chance to CHANGE our nation's policies on nuclear weapons
by Women's Action for New Directions on January 29