Nomination of Martin O’Malley to be Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner

December 18, 2023

The AFL-CIO supported the confirmation of Martin O’Malley to lead the SSA, a position that has gone unfilled for over two years. The SSA needs a strong leader, and former Maryland Gov. O’Malley’s experience and demonstrated competence make him a good fit for this position.

This is Good for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 50
NAYs: 11

Legislator State Party Vote
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
WI
 Democrat Yes
Sen. John Barrasso
WY
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Michael Bennet
CO
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Marsha Blackburn
TN
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Richard Blumenthal
CT
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Cory Booker
NJ
 Democrat Yes
Sen. John Boozman
AR
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Mike Braun
IN
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Katie Britt
AL
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Sherrod Brown
OH
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Ted Budd
NC
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Laphonza Butler
CA
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Maria Cantwell Democrat Yes
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
WV
 Republican Yes
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
MD
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Thomas R. Carper
DE
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Bob Casey
PA
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Bill Cassidy
LA
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Susan Collins
ME
 Republican Yes
Sen. Christopher A. Coons
DE
 Democrat Yes
2023 Senate Key Votes
  1. Nomination of Nancy Abudu to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
  2. Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Department of Education rule relating to “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans”
  3. Nomination of Casey Pitts to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
  4. Nomination of Gwynne A. Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
  5. Nomination of Jessica Looman to be administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL)
  6. Prohibit Executive Order 14019, Promoting Access to Voting
  7. Nomination of Martin O’Malley to be Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner