Johnson won election to the United States Senate from Texas in 1948 after winning the Democratic Party's nomination by an extremely narrow margin with fraudulent votes that were manufactured by friendly political machines. He was appointed to the position of Senate Majority Whip in 1951. He became the Senate Minority Leader in 1953 and the Senate Majority Leader in 1955. At the same time as his vice presidential run, Johnson also sought a third term in the U.S. Senate. According to Robert Caro, 'On November 8, 1960, Lyndon Johnson won election for both the vice presidency of the United States, on the Kennedy–Johnson ticket, and for a third term as senator (he had Texas law changed to allow him to run for both offices).
United States Senate|vice presidency Johnson won election to the United States Senate|after winning the Democratic Party's nomination|appointed to the position of Senate Majority Whip|Senate Minority Leader in 1953|Senate Majority Leader in 1955.|election for both the vice presidency of the United States,|third term as senator
United States Senate|vice presidency Johnson won election to the United States Senate|after winning the Democratic Party's nomination|appointed to the position of Senate Majority Whip|Senate Minority Leader in 1953|Senate Majority Leader in 1955.|election for both the vice presidency of the United States,|third term as senator