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

Dec. 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. Markwayne Mullin
OK
 Republican No
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
AK
 Republican Yes
Sen. Christopher S. Murphy
CT
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Patty Murray Democrat Yes
Sen. Jon Ossoff
GA
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Alex Padilla
CA
 Democrat Not Voting
Sen. Rand Paul
KY
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Gary Peters
MI
 Democrat Not Voting
Sen. Jack Reed
RI
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Pete Ricketts
NE
 Republican No
Sen. Jim Risch
ID
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Mitt Romney
UT
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Jacky Rosen
NV
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Mike Rounds
SD
 Republican Yes
Sen. Marco Rubio
FL
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Bernard Sanders
VT
 Independent Independent Yes
Sen. Brian Schatz
HI
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Eric Schmitt
MO
 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Charles E. Schumer
NY
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Tim Scott
SC
 Republican Not Voting
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