A Study of Southern Insurgency Within the Texas Congressional Delegation, 1933-1938

• Main Author: Haney, Jan P.
• Other Authors: Smallwood, J. B.
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: North Texas State University 1976
• Subjects: Texas politics; Texas > Politics and government > 1865-1950.; Southern States > Politics and government > 1865-1950.; United States > Politics and government > 1933-1945.; southern politics; Reconstruction Era
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc663459/

This study focuses upon the Texas congressional delegation from 1933 to 1938 in an attempt to determine the extent of southern insurgency within that group. Following an examination of the Redeemer-insurgent dichotomy in southern politics since Reconstruction, the thesis analyzes roll-call votes on New Deal legislation concerning agricultural, financial, relief, and labor reform issues to demonstrate that a spirit of southern insurgency existed in Texas politics in the 1930's. The study concludes that Morris Sheppard, Sam Rayburn, Maury Maverick, W. D. McFarlane, R. Ewing Thomason, and Lyndon B. Johnson were politicians in the tradition of southern insurgents. The influence of these men, especially Sheppard, Rayburn, and Maverick, on the passage of legislation reflecting insurgent demands is demonstrated to be significant.