He failed to be reelected in 1948. After losing his seat, Butler was employed as sales manager for the Fire Equipment Sales Company and estimator for the Beacon Electrical Engineering and Construction Company, both of Buffalo.
In 1948, he did not secure re-election. Following his loss of the seat, Butler worked as a sales manager for the Fire Equipment Sales Company and an estimator for Beacon Electrical Engineering and Construction Company, both based in Buffalo.