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.
In 1950, he lost his congressional seat to Republican Edward L. Sittler. Following his time in Congress, he pursued a career in law before passing away in Uniontown, Pennsylvania at the age of 69.