Despite failing to garner party support in 1857, he continued his activity in Republican councils and spoke at party conventions on behalf of Whiggish conservatives.<ref name=p93/> Several years later in 1861, Howe was ultimately elected to the United States Senate. | Despite failing to garner party support in 1857, he continued his activity in Republican councils and spoke at party conventions on behalf of Whiggish conservatives.<ref name=p93/> Several years later in 1861, Howe was ultimately elected to the United States Senate. |