John Nance Garner

John Nance Garner was an American Democratic politician who served as speaker of the House from 1931 to 1933 and vice president under Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1941.

Franklin D. Roosevelt: Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the United States, serving from 1933 until his death in 1945. Garner served as Roosevelt’s vice president for both of his first two terms.
Texas House of Representatives: The Texas House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Texas Legislature. Garner began elective office in this state chamber in 1898.
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives: The speaker of the United States House of Representatives presides over the chamber and helps direct its legislative agenda. Garner used the speakership to manage House business during Roosevelt’s early presidency.
1937 Judicial Procedures Reform Bill: The 1937 Judicial Procedures Reform Bill was Roosevelt’s proposal to expand the Supreme Court by adding justices. Garner opposed the proposal, helping make it a major rupture with Roosevelt.
Sam Rayburn: Sam Rayburn was a Texas Democrat who served as speaker of the House for a record 17 years. The Texas congressman succeeded Garner as speaker in 1937.
Uvalde County, Texas: Uvalde County is a county in southwestern Texas, established in 1856. Garner practiced law and built his political base in Uvalde.
Vice President of the United States: The vice president of the United States is the second-highest executive officer and president of the Senate. Garner held the office while retaining influence with congressional Democrats.
1938 United States midterm elections: The 1938 United States midterm elections returned members of Congress during Roosevelt’s second presidential term. Garner backed conservative Democrats as the party resisted further New Deal expansion.
John W. Nance: John W. Nance was a Texas lawyer and politician who served in the state legislature. Garner’s maternal grandfather supplied the Nance name he adopted in adulthood.
Texas's 15th congressional district: Texas's 15th congressional district is a South Texas district represented in the U.S. House. Garner represented this district in Congress from 1903 to 1933.

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