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===1930s: opposing New Deal and interventionism===

===1930s: opposing New Deal and interventionism===

During the presidency of [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]], Fish became a leading opponent of the [[liberal]] [[New Deal]] agenda, though supported some of its programs such as [[Social Security]] and a minimum wage at the federal level.<ref name=fascinatingpoliticsbio/> Along with [[Joseph W. Martin]] and Bruce Barton, Fish was part of a trio staunchly derided by FDR.<ref>[https://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/fischman-fishburne.html#559.40.43 Fish, Hamilton, Jr. (1888-1991)]. ''The Political Graveyard''. Retrieved October 23, 2021.</ref><ref>Pace, Eric (January 20, 1991). [https://www.nytimes.com/1991/01/20/obituaries/hamilton-fish-in-congress-24-years-dies-at-102.html Hamilton Fish, in Congress 24 Years, Dies at 102]. ''The New York Times''. Archived version available [https://archive.md/568ET here]. Retrieved October 23, 2021.</ref>

During the presidency of [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]], Fish became a leading opponent of the [[liberal]] [[New Deal]] agenda, though supported some of its programs such as [[Social Security]] and a minimum wage at the federal level.<ref name=fascinatingpoliticsbio/> Along with [[Joseph W. Martin]] and Bruce Barton, Fish was part of the "Martin, Barton and Fish" trio staunchly derided by FDR.<ref>[https://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/fischman-fishburne.html#559.40.43 Fish, Hamilton, Jr. (1888-1991)]. ''The Political Graveyard''. Retrieved October 23, 2021.</ref><ref>Pace, Eric (January 20, 1991). [https://www.nytimes.com/1991/01/20/obituaries/hamilton-fish-in-congress-24-years-dies-at-102.html Hamilton Fish, in Congress 24 Years, Dies at 102]. ''The New York Times''. Archived version available [https://archive.md/568ET here]. Retrieved October 23, 2021.</ref>

In the House, Fish was a leading [[non-interventionist]] who was disdained by supporters and beneficiaries of internationalist-oriented policies.<ref name=fascinatingpoliticsbio/> When the United States slowly approached war amidst [[World War II]], his foreign policy views became more vocal. Pushing back against Roosevelt's attacks on neutrality laws in 1939,<ref>Glass, Andrew (September 21, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/09/21/fdr-assails-neutrality-laws-1939-826061 FDR assails neutrality laws, Sept. 21, 1939]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 23, 2021.</ref> Fish joined the majority of House Republicans in voting against legislation which granted FDR additional foreign policy powers.<ref>[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/76-2/h93 TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.J. RES. 306 THA CONFERENCE REPORT CHANGES THE HOUSE'S ORIGINAL PROPOSAL, IN PART, BY GIVING THE PRESIDENT THE POWER TO DETERMINE WHERE "COMBAT-ZONES," WHERE AMERICAN SHIPPING IS NOT PER- MITTED TO GO, EXIST; ALSO, THE CONFERENCE REPORT INCORPO- RATES THE SENATE PROVISION THAT INDIVIDUALS FROM BELLIGERENT STATES, MAY BUY GOODS AND/OR NEGOTIATE LOANS FROM AMERICAN FIRMS.]. ''GovTrack.us''. Retrieved October 23, 2021.</ref>

In the House, Fish was a leading [[non-interventionist]] who was disdained by supporters and beneficiaries of internationalist-oriented policies.<ref name=fascinatingpoliticsbio/> When the United States slowly approached war amidst [[World War II]], his foreign policy views became more vocal. Pushing back against Roosevelt's attacks on neutrality laws in 1939,<ref>Glass, Andrew (September 21, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/09/21/fdr-assails-neutrality-laws-1939-826061 FDR assails neutrality laws, Sept. 21, 1939]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 23, 2021.</ref> Fish joined the majority of House Republicans in voting against legislation which granted FDR additional foreign policy powers.<ref>[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/76-2/h93 TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.J. RES. 306 THA CONFERENCE REPORT CHANGES THE HOUSE'S ORIGINAL PROPOSAL, IN PART, BY GIVING THE PRESIDENT THE POWER TO DETERMINE WHERE "COMBAT-ZONES," WHERE AMERICAN SHIPPING IS NOT PER- MITTED TO GO, EXIST; ALSO, THE CONFERENCE REPORT INCORPO- RATES THE SENATE PROVISION THAT INDIVIDUALS FROM BELLIGERENT STATES, MAY BUY GOODS AND/OR NEGOTIATE LOANS FROM AMERICAN FIRMS.]. ''GovTrack.us''. Retrieved October 23, 2021.</ref>