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This cartoon refers to the legislative branch review of individuals appointed to the Supreme Court, but it also could apply to any high official whose appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. The Senate has the constitutional responsibility to evaluate the appointments of individuals to high Federal office by Presidents. Although political divisions within the Senate and between it and the White House have sometimes resulted in contentious nomination hearings, the Constitution mandates that the President and Senate must both agree on the appropriateness for office of every major appointee. The resignation of former Chief Justice William Howard Taft in early February focused attention on possible candidates to replace shim. The Senate had to review and approve of the President's nomination for a new Chief Justice, and these Senate committee reviews were notoriously meticulous. In preparation for the reviews, cartoonist Clifford Berryman suggests a full suit of armor for the candidates.
This cartoon was drawn by Clifford Berryman, one of Washington, DC's best-known cartoonists in the early to mid-1900s. Berryman drew for the Washington Post and Evening Star newspapers. His cartoons touched on a variety of subjects including politics, elections, and both World Wars.
This cartoon was drawn by Clifford Berryman, one of Washington, DC's best-known cartoonists in the early to mid-1900s. Berryman drew for the Washington Post and Evening Star newspapers. His cartoons touched on a variety of subjects including politics, elections, and both World Wars.
This primary source comes from the Records of the U.S. Senate, 1789 - 2015.
National Archives Identifier: 6012025
Full Citation: Untitled; 4/15/1930; (F-090); Berryman Political Cartoon Collection, 1896 - 1949; Records of the U.S. Senate, 1789 - 2015, Record Group 46; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/latest-spring-style, April 29, 2025]Activities that use this document
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