Harry F. Byrd  Jr.

Harry F. Byrd Jr.

I · Virginia · Senate

61 years in office

Quylt Score

431
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted0 bills signed into law
515%
Bills Advanced5 of 51 bills out of committee
4912%
Federal Funding Secured$3432552M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance
Pending15%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee assignments not yet available
205%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring20 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
10010%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills7 of 15 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
1005%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleNo leadership role
010%
Committee SeniorityNo committee assignments
1010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & CredentialsNo degree listed · military
505%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (52)

S 1522A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit the injury or destruction of a nuclear facility.

Introduced 1979-07-16 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

SJRES 162A joint resolution to reduce funds for the expenses of Senators and Senate committees by 15 per centum.

Introduced 1980-04-15 · Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

Congress

SJRES 45A joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to mandate a balanced budget.

Introduced 1979-03-07 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Economics and Public Finance

SJRES 38A joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to mandate a balanced budget.

Introduced 1979-02-08 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Economics and Public Finance

SJRES 3A joint resolution regarding Mutual Defense Treaties.

Introduced 1979-01-15 · Placed on calendar in Senate.

International Affairs

SRES 455A resolution commending the Cultural Laureate Program.

Introduced 1980-06-09 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Arts, Culture, Religion

SRES 74A resolution concerning terrorism in Rhodesia.

Introduced 1979-02-21 · Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

SRES 15A Resolution concerning Mutual Defense Treaties.

Introduced 1979-01-18 · Measure considered in Senate.

International Affairs

SCONRES 103A concurrent resolution disapproving the sale of nuclear fuel to India.

Introduced 1980-06-20 · Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

Energy

S 988A bill to designate certain lands in the Shenandoah National Park, Va., as wilderness.

Introduced 1973-02-26 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 378A bill to provide for the establishment and operation of a research center at Blacksburg, VA.

Introduced 1973-01-16 · Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Mines and mineral resources

S 23A bill to limit the amount of personal funds an individual may contribute to candidates for Federal office in connection with the campaigns of those candidates.

Introduced 1973-01-04 · Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

SJRES 189Joint resolution to restore posthumously full rights of citizenship to Gen. R. E. Lee.

Introduced 1974-02-21 · Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

Immigration

S 3734An original bill to approve the sale of certain naval vessels, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1976-08-05 · Public law 94-457.

Transportation and Public Works

S 3336Federal Program Control Act

Introduced 1976-04-28 · Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations.

Economics and Public Finance

S 885A bill to designate certain lands in the Shenandoah National Park, Va. as wilderness.

Introduced 1975-02-28 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

SJRES 82A joint resolution relative to a bequest to the judgment of the United States of America.

Introduced 1975-05-15 · Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

Government Operations and Politics

S 2228Estate and Gift Tax Amendments Act

Introduced 1977-10-20 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Introduced 1981-11-19 · Amendment not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 23-73. Record Vote No: 410.

Introduced 1981-07-22 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1982-05-27 ·

S 955A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the time for payment of gift taxes.

Introduced 1981-04-09 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department.

Taxation

S 684Rules Review Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-03-12 · Subcommittee on Agency Administration. Hearings held.

Government Operations and Politics

S 149A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to mandate pilot testing of major new federal programs.

Introduced 1981-01-19 · Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from State Department.

Economics and Public Finance

S 147A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for a continuing study of entitlement authority.

Introduced 1981-01-19 · Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from GAO.

Economics and Public Finance

S 148A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require a two-thirds vote in the Senate and House of Representatives for any modification of the Second Concurrent Budget Resolution.

Introduced 1981-01-19 · Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from General Services Administration; CBO; OMB; Treasury Department.

Economics and Public Finance

SJRES 26A joint resolution to amend the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget.

Introduced 1981-02-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Economics and Public Finance

SRES 118A resolution commending the Cultural Laureate Program.

Introduced 1981-04-30 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Arts, Culture, Religion