Robert P. Griffin
Robert P. Griffin was a Republican politician, congressman, senator, and justice of the Michigan supreme court.
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History
Griffin was elected to represent Michigan's 9th district in 1956.
After Democratic senator Patrick V. McNamara died in 1966, the George W. Romney appointed Griffin to fill the seat. He held the seat in the following election, facing against G. Mennen Williams.
He served as the minority whip from 1969 until 1977.
Griffin initially announced he would not seek re-election in 1978, then later walked back that decision. He would then lose the election to Carl Levin.
Griffin was elected to the Michigan supreme court in 1987. He retired in 1994.
Policies
As the Senate whip, Griffin pressured president Nixon to comply with subpoenas or face impeachment.