The following year , Langan lost his Senate seat to Thomas Johnston , a Dixiecrat supporter with strong financial backing from Old Guard segregationists who were determined to oust Langan .
Langan led a 23 - hour filibuster to defeat the new bill .
The following year , Langan lost Langan 's Senate seat to Thomas Johnston , a Dixiecrat supporter with strong financial backing from Old Guard segregationists who were determined to Langan Langan .
Langan led a 23 - hour filibuster to defeat the new bill .