After defending his record with stirring speeches , he was re-elected 172 to 40 .
He considered it , but after Sen. Howe told him his exit would ensure Republican victories in the fall elections , Keyes decided to fight for his chairmanship at the next party convention .
After defending Keyes ' record with stirring speeches , Keyes was re-elected 172 to 40 .
He considered it , but after Sen. Howe told him his exit would ensure Republican victories in the fall elections , Keyes decided to fight for his chairmanship at the next party convention .