Orrin Hatch: “The law was passed on a series of strictly partisan votes over the opposition of the majority of the American people.”

Having a confirmed Commissioner, and sustained leadership, will benefit the Social Security Administration.

I thank Senators Alexander, Whitehouse, Grassley, Feinstein, Coons, and Kennedy for all of their hard work on this important bill. I am touched by this gesture. I also thank all of the staffs involved, including those in the cloakroom, and…

I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? Hearing none, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 1551), as amended, was passed.

It is disappointing the ranking member feels a need to question a statement that I made during the hearing.