Joseph T. Robinson
Joseph T. Robinson was a Democratic politician, representative in the Arkansas General Assembly, congressman, governor of Arkansas, and vice presidential candidate.
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History
Robinson was elected to the Arkansas General Assembly in 1894 and served one term.
He was elected to represent Arkansas' 6th district in 1902, and served until his election to governor of Arkansas in 1912. However, Jefferson Davis died in the weeks between Robinson's election and swearing in. Just 13 days after taking office, he was appointed to replace Davis in the Senate.
In 1928, with Al Smith leading the ticket, Robinson ran for the vice presidency. They lost to Hoover and Curtis.
Robinson was elected majority leader in 1933 and became known for an autocratic style of leadership. He served until his death in 1937.
Policies
Robinson was a cosponsor of the Robinson-Patman Act.
As majority leader in the Senate, he pushed through many of the Roosevelt administration's New Deal policies.