He had ascended to power in the Republican Party by trying to derail the New Deal programs. He failed in doing this in large part because the Democrats had been in control of 
He had ascended to power in the Republican Party by trying to derail the New Deal programs. He failed in doing this in large part because the Democrats had been in control of Congress. Once the Republicans gained control, he was named Speaker and he tried to reinstitute adherence to conservative principles.  5: 1947-1949, and 1953-1955
He had ascended to power in the Republican Party by trying to derail the New Deal programs.
Joseph William {Martin} Jr.