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Robert C. Byrd Sets Service Record
On November 18, 2009, Senator Byrd became the longest-serving member of Congress, having served in the House of Representatives (1953-1959) and the Senate (1959-present) for a total of 56 years, 10 months, and 16 days. He broke the record previously set by Carl T. Hayden (1912-1969). On June 12, 2006, Senator Byrd became the longest-serving senator in U.S. history. On September 14, 2007, the Senate unveiled his portrait as part of its leadership collection. In preparation for the bicentennial of Congress in 1989, Senator Byrd presented a series of addresses on the history of the U.S. Senate.
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November 21, 1800

Following a ten-year temporary residence in Philadelphia, the Senate met for the first time in the District of Columbia. Construction of the new capitol had begun in 1793, but materials and labor proved to be more expensive than anticipated.

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Friday, Nov 20, 2009

9:45 a.m.: Convene and resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.


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Thursday, Nov 19, 2009

The Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 7:51 p.m. 3 record votes were taken.


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New Senate Art Site: Viewing Senate History Through Art

Visitors to the U.S. Capitol are often delighted and surprised by the beauty of the artwork that adorns the walls of this historic building. The art in the Senate Wing of the Capitol and the Senate office buildings has been acquired to commemorate the persons and events that shaped our national history, centered upon the institution of the Senate and on the founding Republic.


Be sheekee, or Buffalo Daniel Webster George Washington at Princeton
Be sheekeeDaniel WebsterGeorge Washington


The new Senate art Web site allows viewers to browse many of the works in the Senate's various art collections. Also, available for the first time online is a complete catalogue of the Senate's large collection of over 1,000 prints from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Viewers can also explore interactive exhibits, slideshows highlighting various themes represented in the collection, and a complete list of publications available online.


For more information or to browse the various art collections, visit the new Senate art home page, http://www.senate.gov/art/.


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