Senator Alben Barkley Breaks With President Franklin D Roosevelt

Barkley resigns as Senate Majority Leader after 12 years, breaking with President Roosevelt. His resignation is linked to a rebellion against a Treasury Department tax program. Congress significantly reduced the proposed tax measure, despite FDR's earlier demands for higher taxes.

What significant political action did Barkley take after 12 years?

• He joined the opposition party.

• He resigned as Senate Majority Leader.

• He was appointed as a Supreme Court judge.

• He became the President.

Who was Barkley a loyal supporter of during his political career?

• Harry Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Herbert Hoover

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was the initial amount proposed by the Treasury Department's tax program?

• 1 billion dollars

• 2 billion dollars

• 3 billion dollars

• 1/2 billion dollars

What was the final amount Congress approved for the tax measure?

• 2 billion dollars

• 3 billion dollars

• 2 billion 300 million dollars

• 1 billion dollars

What did FDR demand earlier in January regarding taxes?

• No change in taxes

• A new tax policy

• Higher taxes

• Lower taxes