Which of the New Deal legislation did Borah oppose?
He opposed some of the proposals
He supported all the proposals
He opposed all the proposals
He supported some of the proposals
Answer
Borah opposed some of the New Deal legislation as he believed that the federal government was overstepping its constitutional bounds by assuming too much power and control over the economy. Specifically, he disagreed with the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) and the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA), seeing them as encroachments on states' rights.
Wondrous William Borah: Uncovering the Legacy of an Iconic American Politician
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