Robert C. Byrd

Robert C. Byrd

Democrat · West Virginia · Senate

73 years in office

Quylt Score

458
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted0 bills signed into law
515%
Bills Advanced157 of 198 bills out of committee
10012%
Federal Funding Secured$3459059M 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 Cosponsoring8 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
6710%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills5 of 12 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
405%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: May 4, 2026

Reflects official Senate/House Ethics Committee records. Recent actions may not yet be reflected.

Quylt Scores update as official government data becomes available. Ethics records may lag 30–90 days from official committee publication.

Sponsored Legislation (250)

Introduced 1991-09-19 · Amendment SP 1180 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1991-09-19 · Amendment SP 1182 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1991-09-12 · Amendment SP 1123 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

S 891Department of International Trade Act

Introduced 1979-04-05 · Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

SJRES 113A joint resolution relative to salaries of Members of Congress.

Introduced 1979-10-12 · Measure passed Senate, roll call #357 (72-12).

Congress

SJRES 54A joint resolution reaffirming the United States commitment to the North Atlantic Alliance.

Introduced 1979-04-04 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. J. Res. 283 passed in lieu.

International Affairs

SRES 569A resolution commending J. S. Kimmitt, Secretary of the Senate.

Introduced 1980-12-13 · Measure passed Senate.

Congress

SRES 567A resolution commending Murray Zweben, Parliamentarian.

Introduced 1980-12-13 · Measure passed Senate.

Congress

SRES 570A resolution providing funds for the Office of Classified National Security Information.

Introduced 1980-12-16 · Measure passed Senate.

Economics and Public Finance

SRES 478A resolution to amend the Standing Rules.

Introduced 1980-06-25 · Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

Congress

SRES 477A resolution relating to credit controls.

Introduced 1980-06-25 · Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

SRES 475A resolution to amend the Standing Rules.

Introduced 1980-06-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

Congress

SRES 474A resolution relating to public access to Senate records at the National Archives.

Introduced 1980-06-24 · Measure passed Senate, amended.

Government Operations and Politics

SRES 472A resolution calling for the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan.

Introduced 1980-06-24 · Measure passed Senate, roll call #247 (96-0).

International Affairs

SRES 457A resolution to authorize the release of Senate documents.

Introduced 1980-06-11 · Measure passed Senate.

Congress

SRES 429A resolution electing Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.

Introduced 1980-05-13 · Measure passed Senate.

Congress

SRES 389A resolution to consolidate and renumber certain standing rules of the Senate.

Introduced 1980-03-20 · Measure passed Senate, roll call #62 (96-0).

Congress

SRES 381A resolution relating to the commemoration of the bicentennial of the Senate of the United States.

Introduced 1980-03-05 · Measure passed Senate.

Social Sciences and History

SRES 338A resolution appointing a member of the Select Committee on Ethics.

Introduced 1980-01-25 · Measure passed Senate.

Congress

SRES 318A resolution calling for immediate release of Americans held hostage in Iran.

Introduced 1979-12-20 · Measure passed Senate.

International Affairs

SRES 292A resolution relating to the immediate, safe and unconditional release of United States personnel in Iran.

Introduced 1979-11-28 · Measure passed Senate, roll call #438 (98-0).

International Affairs

SRES 272A resolution appointing members of the Select Committee on Ethics.

Introduced 1979-10-31 · Measure passed Senate.

Congress

SRES 231A resolution designating February of each year as "American History Month".

Introduced 1979-09-14 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Social Sciences and History

SRES 203A resolution authorizing the reprinting of the Senate Document entitled "Enactment of a Law" (Senate Document 96-15).

Introduced 1979-07-24 · Measure passed Senate, amended.

Government Operations and Politics

SRES 192A resolution appointing the Senate Legal Counsel.

Introduced 1979-06-27 · Measure passed Senate.

Congress

SRES 137A resolution appointing members of the Select Committee on Ethics.

Introduced 1979-04-10 · Measure passed Senate, amended.

Congress

SRES 100A resolution to print "Enactment of a Law" as a Senate document.

Introduced 1979-03-13 · Measure passed Senate.

Government Operations and Politics

SRES 94A resolution commending Peter W. LeRoux for his service to the Senate.

Introduced 1979-03-07 · Measure passed Senate.

Congress

SRES 61A resolution amending Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate.

Introduced 1979-02-07 · Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #6 (78-16).

Congress

SRES 14A Resolution to amend the Standing Rules.

Introduced 1979-01-18 · Ordered to lie over under the rule.

Congress

SRES 9A resolution to amend the Standing Rules.

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

Congress

SCONRES 121To correct the enrollment of S.299.

Introduced 1980-09-08 · Measure passed House.

Congress

S 2651United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-07-25 · H.R. 5090 passed in Senate relating to this measure.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

S 1529Executive Accountability Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-07-28 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8548-8549)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced 2006-09-28 · Amendment SA 5104 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 257.

Introduced 2006-09-27 ·

Introduced 2006-08-03 · Amendment SA 4867 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S8713)

Introduced 2006-08-02 · Amendment SA 4803 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2006-07-12 · Amendment SA 4614 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2006-07-12 · Amendment SA 4620 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2006-07-11 · Amendment SA 4557 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2006-07-11 · Amendment SA 4559 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2006-06-21 ·

Introduced 2006-06-19 ·

Introduced 2006-05-23 ·

Introduced 2006-05-23 · Amendment SA 4127 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 25. Record Vote Number: 146.

Introduced 2006-05-04 · Amendment SA 3860 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 2006-04-27 · Amendment SA 3708 ruled out of order by the chair.

Introduced 2006-04-27 · Amendment SA 3709 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 0. Record Vote Number: 101.

Introduced 2006-04-04 ·

Introduced 2006-03-28 · Amendment SA 3181 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S2499)

Introduced 2006-03-28 · Amendment SA 3182 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2006-03-15 · Amendment SA 3086 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 53. Record Vote Number: 51.

Introduced 2006-03-16 · Amendment SA 3171 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2006-03-14 · Proposed amendment SA 3062 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 2006-02-02 · Amendment SA 2728 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 2005-11-15 · Amendment SA 2576 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-11-15 · Amendment SA 2561 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-11-15 · Amendment SA 2547 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-11-09 · Amendment SA 2494 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-11-03 · Amendment SA 2414 ruled out of order by the chair.

Introduced 2005-11-08 · Amendment SA 2442 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 310. (text as modified: CR S12492-12493)

Introduced 2005-11-02 · Amendment SA 2367 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 14 - 85. Record Vote Number: 295.

Introduced 2005-10-26 · Amendment SA 2275 ruled out of order by the chair.

Introduced 2005-10-06 · Amendment SA 2055 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-10-03 · Amendment SA 1992 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 2005-07-25 · Amendment SA 1568 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-07-25 ·

Introduced 2005-07-21 ·

Introduced 2005-07-20 · Amendment SA 1306 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-07-14 · Amendment SA 1224, as previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-07-11 · Amendment SA 1201 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-07-13 · Amendment SA 1218 ruled out of order by the chair.

Introduced 2005-07-11 · Proposed amendment SA 1200 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 2005-07-11 ·

Introduced 2005-07-11 ·

Introduced 2005-07-11 ·

Introduced 2005-06-27 · Amendment SA 1053 agreed to in Senate by Voice.

Introduced 2005-06-27 · Amendment SA 1044 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7480; text as modified: CR S7480)

Introduced 2005-06-23 · Amendment SA 1007 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-06-22 · Amendment SA 869 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 2005-06-21 ·

Introduced 2005-05-12 ·

Introduced 2005-06-15 ·

Introduced 2005-05-12 ·

Introduced 2005-05-12 ·

Introduced 2005-05-11 · Amendment SA 635 ruled non-germane by the chair by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-04-18 · Amendment SA 516 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 34. Record Vote Number: 105.

Introduced 2005-04-15 ·

Introduced 2005-04-18 · Amendment SA 476, previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S3884)

Introduced 2005-04-15 · Amendment SA 464 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 31. Record Vote Number: 96.

Introduced 2005-04-15 · Amendment SA 463 ruled non-germane by the chair.

Introduced 2005-04-14 · Amendment SA 430 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 95. (text as modified: CR S3641)

Introduced 2005-04-13 · Amendment SA 367 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay. 27 - 71. Record Vote Number: 93.

Introduced 2005-03-17 · Amendment SA 240 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 54. Record Vote Number: 71.

Introduced 2005-03-15 · Amendment SA 158 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 51.

S 3174A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on diamino decane.

Introduced 2006-05-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

S 2362Surveillance Activities Commission Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-03-02 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 2231Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-02-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Labor and Employment

S 1133Clean Coal Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-05-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

S 745International Clean Energy Deployment and Global Energy Markets Investment Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-04-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3417-3420)

International Affairs

S 576A bill to restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros.

Introduced 2005-03-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Animals

S 514Appalachian Development Highway System Completion Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-03-03 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Transportation and Public Works

SRES 600A resolution designating October 12, 2006, as "National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day".

Introduced 2006-09-29 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11099)

Commemorations

SRES 370A resolution honoring the sacrifice and courage of the 16 coal miners killed in various mine disasters in West Virginia, and recognizing the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies.

Introduced 2006-02-08 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S870-871; text as passed Senate: CR S871; text of measure as introduced: CR S868-869)

Commemorations

SRES 345A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of Fenton Art Glass, a beloved institution in West Virginia, that continues to contribute to the economic and cultural heritage of the State through its production of world renowned, hand-blown glass.

Introduced 2005-12-21 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/22/2005 S14404; text as passed Senate: CR 12/22/2005 S14404; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/22/2005 S14336)

Commemorations

Introduced 2010-05-26 ·

Introduced 2010-05-25 · Amendment SA 4200 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2010-05-06 ·

Introduced 2010-03-04 ·

Introduced 2009-12-15 ·

Introduced 2009-12-15 ·

Introduced 2009-12-07 ·

Introduced 2009-12-07 ·

Introduced 2009-09-29 · Amendment SA 2571 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2009-07-07 · Amendment SA 1373 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S 1579Restore Our American Mustangs Act

Introduced 2009-08-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Animals

S 1534Appalachian Development Highway System Completion Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-07-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Transportation and Public Works

S 1298Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010

Introduced 2009-06-18 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 83.

Economics and Public Finance

SRES 487A resolution honoring the coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia, extending the condolences of the United States Senate to the families of the fallen coal miners, and recognizing the valiant efforts of the emergency response workers.

Introduced 2010-04-15 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2394; text of measure as introduced: CR S2390-2391)

Labor and Employment

SRES 337A resolution designating December 6, 2009, as "National Miners Day".

Introduced 2009-11-04 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S12352)

Labor and Employment

SRES 146A resolution commending South Charleston, West Virginia, for celebrating its 50th annual Armed Forces Day on May 16, 2009.

Introduced 2009-05-12 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5538)

Armed Forces and National Security

SCONRES 20A concurrent resolution authorizing the last surviving veteran of the First World War to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death.

Introduced 2009-04-28 · Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4829)

Congress

Introduced 2008-06-05 ·

Introduced 2008-05-19 ·

Introduced 2008-05-19 ·

Introduced 2008-05-19 ·

Introduced 2007-10-18 · Amendment SA 3362 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 4. Record Vote Number: 375.

Introduced 2007-10-02 ·

Introduced 2007-10-02 ·

Introduced 2007-07-26 · Amendment SA 2497 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 2007-07-24 · Amendment SA 2383 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 2007-07-12 ·

Introduced 2007-07-10 ·

Introduced 2007-07-09 ·

Introduced 2007-07-09 ·

Introduced 2007-06-20 ·

Introduced 2007-06-06 ·

Introduced 2007-03-27 ·

Introduced 2007-03-26 · Amendment SA 641 (section 3001 within the substitute) ruled out of order by the chair.

Introduced 2007-03-08 ·

Introduced 2007-03-08 · Amendment SA 404 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S3039)

Introduced 2007-03-08 ·

Introduced 2007-03-08 ·

Introduced 2007-03-08 ·

Introduced 2007-03-08 ·

S 3181Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009

Introduced 2008-06-23 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 830.

Economics and Public Finance

S 2581Wild Monongahela Act: A National Legacy for West Virginia's Special Places

Introduced 2008-01-30 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-485.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 2155International Clean Energy Technologies Deployment and Global Energy Markets Investment Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-10-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

S 1644Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008

Introduced 2007-06-18 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 204.

Emergency Management

S 1590A bill to provide for the reinstatement of a license for a certain Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project.

Introduced 2007-06-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

S 965U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007

Introduced 2007-03-22 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 83.

Economics and Public Finance

SRES 665A resolution designating October 3, 2008, as "National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day".

Introduced 2008-09-18 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9437)

Commemorations

SRES 438A resolution authorizing the printing with illustrations of a document entitled "Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1867-2008".

Introduced 2008-01-30 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S502; text as passed Senate: CR S502; text of measure as introduced: CR S502)

Congress

SRES 39A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the need for approval by the Congress before any offensive military action by the United States against another nation.

Introduced 2007-01-24 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1074)

International Affairs

SCONRES 100A concurrent resolution authorizing the last surviving United States veteran of the First World War to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death.

Introduced 2008-09-22 · Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9216)

Commemorations

Introduced 2004-10-07 · Amendment SA 3986 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 2004-09-30 ·

Introduced 2004-09-30 ·

Introduced 2004-09-30 · Motion to table amendment SA 3845 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay. 62 - 29. Record Vote Number: 195.

Introduced 2004-09-30 ·

Introduced 2004-09-23 · Amendment SA 3688 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2004-09-14 · Amendment SA 3649 ruled out of order by the chair.

Introduced 2004-09-09 · Amendment SA 3597 ruled out of order by the chair.

Introduced 2004-06-24 · Amendment SA 3502 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 9. Record Vote Number: 147.

Introduced 2004-06-07 ·

Introduced 2004-06-07 ·

Introduced 2004-06-07 ·

Introduced 2004-06-07 ·

Introduced 2004-06-07 · Amendment SA 3423 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 40 - 58. Record Vote Number: 140.

Introduced 2004-06-07 ·

Introduced 2004-06-07 ·

Introduced 2004-06-07 · Amendment SA 3344 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2004-06-07 · Proposed amendment SA 3286 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 2004-05-19 · Amendment SA 3212 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 2004-03-11 · Amendment SA 2848 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2004-03-11 · Amendment SA 2804 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 53. Record Vote Number: 48.

Introduced 2004-03-10 ·

Introduced 2004-03-10 · Amendment SA 2735 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 36.

Introduced 2004-02-12 ·