In what year did Barkley become Senate Majority Leader?
1933
1935
1937
1939
Answer
Barkley became Senate Majority Leader in 1937, taking office on January 6 during Franklin D. Roosevelt's second term. In this powerful role, he played a crucial part in advancing the President's New Deal agenda, championing progressive legislation that sought to combat the economic hardships of the Great Depression and provide relief to the American people during challenging times.
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