Tax Bill
11/08/1921
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A weary senator slumps in his office chair, surrounded by piles of paper representing all of the amendments and substitute bills he had to review before the Senate finally approved a tax bill. Whether in the majority or minority party, each Representative or Senator must juggle a wide range of demanding daily tasks related to the needs of constituents, their district or state, and the nation. Each Member must keep informed about bills on many topics, participate in the work of committees, and fulfill numerous other responsibilities, including raising money for the next election campaign.
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: 6011694
Full Citation: Untitled; 11/08/1921; (B-092); 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://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/tax-bill, December 13, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
