He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1950, defeated by Republican Edward L. Sittler. After his time in Congress he was engaged in the practice of law, and died in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, aged 69.
He was unsuccessful in his bid for re-election in 1950, losing to Republican Edward L. Sittler. After serving in Congress, he practiced law and died in Uniontown, Pennsylvania at the age of 69.