Robert P. Griffin
Paul Dominique Laxalt (August 2, 1923 – April 17, 2015) was a conservative politician from the United States. He represented Michigan in the United States Senate and in the House of Representatives. Griffin was a Republican.
Robert Griffin | |
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| United States Senator from Michigan | |
| In office May 11, 1966 – January 3, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick McNamara |
| Succeeded by | Carl Levin |
| Senate Minority Whip | |
| In office September 7, 1969 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Leader | Hugh Scott |
| Preceded by | Hugh Scott |
| Succeeded by | Ted Stevens |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 9th district | |
| In office January 3, 1957 – May 11, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Ruth Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Guy Vander Jagt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1923 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | April 17, 2015 (aged 91) Traverse City, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Central Michigan University University of Michigan, Ann Arbor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Unit | 71st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
References
- Griffin, Robert P. "Rules and Procedure of the Standing Committees." In We Propose: A Modern Congress, edited by Mary McInnis, pp. 37–53. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1966.
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