He was elected to the United States Senate on November 4, 1930, to replace Charles Curtis, who resigned to become vice president of the United States. Former Governor Henry J. Allen was appointed to fill the seat until a successor was elected.
He was elected to the United States Senate on November 4, 1930, to replace Charles Curtis, who resigned to become vice president of the U.S. He was initially filled by former Governor Henry J. Allen until a successor was chosen.