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5 Questions and Answers About Sen. Robert Byrd

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Sen. Robert Byrd, a Democrat from West Virginia, died at 3 a.m. Eastern time today at the age of 92. He had been in the hospital since last week. Below, the Surge Desk answers five important questions about Byrd.

1. Who takes Byrd's seat in Senate?
West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin will appoint someone to take Byrd's seat until a special election is held in November.

2. When was Byrd last present in the Senate?
Byrd last voted on June 10.

3. How long did Byrd serve in the Senate?
For 51 years.

4. Who served longer in the Senate, Byrd or Strom Thurmond?
Byrd served in the Senate longer than Thurmond by three years. Thurmond served for 48 years.

5. How many votes did Byrd cast during his career?
18,611
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