The Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections took up the case, and reported favorably to Van Nuys, declaring Willis's allegations vague and doubtful, in addition to potential irregularities impacting only about 120 votes, insufficient to overturn the general election results with vote margin of around 5,100.<ref name=electioncase/> Per a voice vote held on April 13, 1939, Van Nuys retained his Senate seat, and Willis was elected to the U.S. Senate in the following election cycle. | The Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections took up the case, and reported favorably to Van Nuys, declaring Willis's allegations vague and doubtful, in addition to potential irregularities impacting only about 120 votes, insufficient to overturn the general election results with vote margin of around 5,100.<ref name=electioncase/> Per a voice vote held on April 13, 1939, Van Nuys retained his Senate seat, and Willis was elected to the U.S. Senate in the following election cycle. |