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Who succeeded Mansfield as Senate Majority Leader?

  • Harry Reid

  • Robert Byrd

  • Mitch McConnell

  • Chuck Schumer

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Robert Byrd succeeded Mansfield as Senate Majority Leader. Byrd, a long-serving Democratic senator from West Virginia, assumed the leadership position in 1977 following Mike Mansfield's retirement. Known for his expertise in Senate procedure and legislative strategy, Byrd's tenure as Majority Leader spanned various legislative accomplishments and cemented his legacy as a prominent figure in American politics.
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