The only bill to bear his name is the Robinson - Patman Act , which forbade manufacturers from giving rebates to large retailers .
In this position he was a legislative lieutenant for Roosevelt 's New Deal agenda , shepherding a number of important bills through the Senate .
The only bill to bear lieutenant 's name is the Robinson - Patman Act , which forbade manufacturers from giving rebates to large retailers .
In this position he was a legislative lieutenant for Roosevelt 's New Deal agenda , shepherding a number of important bills through the Senate .