Explaining his opposition to reform legislation, this man said "America is one hell of a success." C
Explaining his opposition to reform legislation, this man said "America is one hell of a success." Cartoons, such as one showing this man sitting on a box containing "Tariff Revision Sentiment", characteristically depicted him as an folksy, unprofessional-looking cigar lover. In early concessions to his opponents, this man agreed to a Champ Clark resolution and the "Calendar Wednesday" Rule, which he largely managed to ignore. This man used his position as Chairman of the (*) Rules Committee to appoint favorites and control debate, a tactic borrowed from Thomas Reed that he used to oppose Theodore Roosevelt's initiatives. George Norris led a coalition of Progressive Republicans and the entire Democratic caucus in a revolt against this man's power in 1910. For 10 points, name this dominant Republican Speaker of the House from 1903 to 1911.
Explaining his opposition to reform legislation, this man said "America is one hell of a success."
Joseph Gurney Cannon [prompt on "Uncle Joe"]