| Full Name: | Robert C. Byrd |
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| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Widowed; 2 Children: Mona, Marjorie |
| Birth Date: | 11/20/1917 |
| Birth Place: | North Wilkesboro, NC |
| Home City: | Sophia, WV |
| Religion: | Baptist |
Summary
Robert C. Byrd
Issue Category:
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- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts and Entertainment
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
S J Res 26 - Statement of Opposition to EPA Greenhouse Gas Rule
Legislation (Nay)
June 10, 2010 - -The rule can be viewed by searching for "page 66494" in Volume 74 (2009) of the Federal Register ( http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/search.html).
HR 2996 - Continuing Appropriations Extension and 2009-2010 Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and Related Appropriations
Legislation (Yea)
Oct. 29, 2009 - Extends fiscal year 2009-2010 continuing appropriations (see HR 2918) for departments, agencies and other organizational units of the federal government through December 18, 2009 ...
HR 146 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
March 19, 2009 - Adds land to wilderness areas in 9 states under the National Wilderness Preservation System (Title I). Affirms that no provision of this ...
Recent Public Statements
Byrd Applauds Swift Approval of Flood Disaster Declaration For Southern West Virginia
June 24, 2010 - U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., today applauded the Obama Administration's swift approval of the State of West Virginia's request for a major federal disaster ...
Hearing of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration - Examining the Filibuster: Silent Filibusters, Holds and the Senate Confirmation Process
June 23, 2010 - Mr. Chairman, I commend the Committee for this third hearing on the filibuster and cloture rule, with today's focus on secret holds and nominations. When ...
Hearing Of The Senate Committee On Rules And Administration: Statement of U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd
More Public Statements
June 23, 2010 - Senate Committee on Rules and Administration "Examining the Filibuster: Silent Filibusters, Holds and the Senate Confirmation Process" "I commend the Committee for this third hearing ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-2011 | Global Exchange Percent Loyalty to Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Lobby | 50% |
| 2010 | League of Conservation Voters Lifetime Score | 52% |
| 2010 | League of Conservation Voters Positions | 60% |
Campaign Finances
| Election Cycle | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Total Income | $63,407.00 |
| Total Spent | $322,022.00 |
| Cash On Hand | $0.00 |
| Debt | $0.00 |
| Source | OpenSecrets.org |
| Updated | 12/31/2010 |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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