The Friday File: The late Robert Byrd (D-WV) cast 18,689 votes, more than any other senator. The late Strom Thurmond (D,R-SC) follows with 16,348, then the late Daniel Inouye (D-HI) at 16,300. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) follows with 16,007 and in a year should pass Thurmond and Inouye. Charles Grassley (R-IA) is 2^nd among active senators, 13^th overall at 13,026. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is 3^rd among actives; 23^rd all-time with 11,338.