McClellan fought a battle called Philippi Races in this state to defend the B and O railroad, and the Battle of Rich Mountain here led to McClellan's promotion. The senior Senator from this state chairs the Appropriations Committee and was part of the Gang of Fourteen in 2005, opposing the "nuclear option." For 10 points, identify this state whose senior Senator is Robert 
McClellan fought a battle called Philippi Races in this state to defend the B and O railroad, and the Battle of Rich Mountain here led to McClellan's promotion. The senior Senator from this state chairs the Appropriations Committee and was part of the Gang of Fourteen in 2005, opposing the "nuclear option." For 10 points, identify this state whose senior Senator is Robert Byrd, and which joined the Union on the last day of 1862 by seceding from its Eastern neighbor.
McClellan fought a battle called Philippi Races in this state to defend the B and O railroad, and the Battle of Rich Mountain here led to McClellan's promotion.
West Virginia