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Senator Byrd becomes longest-serving lawmaker in US history
18 Nov 2009, 18-1 Hrs

Washington, Nov 18 (DPA) Robert Byrd, the West Virginia senator, is Wednesday set to become the longest serving member of the US Congress in history.

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Washington, Nov 18 (DPA) Robert Byrd, the West Virginia senator, is Wednesday set to become the longest serving member of the US Congress in history.

Byrd, who will celebrate his 92nd birthday Friday, began his legislative career in the House of Representatives Jan 3, 1953, before moving to the Senate in 1959.

The Senate was expected to commemorate the milestone with a resolution honouring Byrd Wednesday. Byrd passes former Arizona senator Carl Hayden, who was in Congress from 1912 to 1969.

In a statement to his West Virginia constituents, Byrd said: 'The only way for me to close on this historic day is to say that I look forward to serving you for the next 56 years and 320 days!'