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. Rick Scott
FL
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
NH
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
AZ
 Independent Independent Yes
Sen. Tina Smith
MN
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Debbie Stabenow
MI
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Dan Sullivan
AK
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Jon Tester
MT
 Democrat Yes
Sen. John Thune
SD
 Republican No
Sen. Thom Tillis
NC
 Republican Yes
Sen. Tommy Tuberville
AL
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
MD
 Democrat Yes
Sen. J.D. Vance
OH
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Mark Warner
VA
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Raphael Warnock
GA
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
MA
 Democrat Not Voting
Sen. Peter Welch
VT
 Democrat Not Voting
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
RI
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Roger Wicker
MS
 Republican No
Sen. Ron Wyden
OR
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Todd Young
IN
 Republican No
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