Laconic cowboy Maverick Brander just happens to be a very wealthy rancher, but the money doesnt really mean that much to him. The same cant be said for his social-climbing wife and his man-crazy daughter Bossy. His wife, with the help of some political bosses, helps Maverick get elected to Congress, where he manages to get in all sorts of trouble, including getting blackmailed by opponents of a bill hes trying to get passed.