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Há 4 dias · Democrats and Republicans from the Southern states opposed the bill and led an unsuccessful 60 working day filibuster, including Senators Albert Gore, Sr. (D-TN) and J. William Fulbright (D-AR), as well as Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV), who personally filibustered for 14 hours straight.
Há 2 dias · The primaries took place after the Watergate scandal and the subsequent Democratic landslide in the 1974 midterm elections. Going into the presidential election, the Democratic Party stood a strong chance of recapturing control of the White House.
1 de jul. de 2024 · Initially, the Byrds pioneered the musical genre of folk rock as a popular format in 1965, by melding the influence of the Beatles and other British Invasion bands with contemporary and traditional folk music on their first and second albums and the hit singles "Turn! Turn!" and "Mr. Tambourine Man".
Há 5 dias · Established by Congress in 1989, the Robert C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center (NTTC) strengthens the competitiveness of U.S. industry by providing access to federally funded research. The NTTC serves an impressive array of federal agencies and private sector organizations, ranging from small companies to Fortune 500 ...
12 de jun. de 2024 · A famous son of the “Mountain State,” the late Senator Robert Byrd, who still holds the record for longest serving U.S. Senator (51 years!), loved to pepper his speeches with references to classical Rome.
14 de jun. de 2024 · Between the lines: The late Robert Byrd of West Virginia became Appropriations chair after, like McConnell, serving as both majority leader and minority leader. Chairing Appropriations would give McConnell even more say in boosting U.S. spending on defense and military aid.
24 de jun. de 2024 · Immediately after the original House bill was brought forward for Senate debate and consideration, West Virginia’s Democratic Senator Robert Byrd launched a speech in opposition. That speech lasted over fourteen hours.
