Ashley Moody on Social Security: Votes Against Protecting Field Offices and Phone Service, and the Bisignano Confirmation
Florida Senator Ashley Moody cast a deciding vote on April 4, 2025 against a budget measure to reverse cuts to the Social Security Administration, including cuts ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency; it failed 49 to 50. Social Security field offices in Florida were down 78 union employees, nearly 5% of staff, as of March 2025, Axios reported.
The next day Moody voted against measures to prevent DOGE from closing Social Security offices and to preserve access to Social Security’s phone service, and in May 2025 she voted to confirm Frank Bisignano as commissioner of Social Security.
Ashley Moody's Votes on Social Security Staff, Offices, and Leadership
- Moody Cast a Deciding Vote Against Reversing Social Security Cuts in April 2025. On April 4, 2025, Ashley Moody voted no on an amendment to the budget resolution relating to reversing cuts to the Social Security Administration, including cuts ordered by DOGE; it failed 49 to 50, so a yes vote from Moody would have passed it 50 to 49.
- Moody Voted Against Stopping DOGE From Closing Social Security Offices in April 2025. On April 5, 2025, Moody voted no on an amendment to prevent DOGE from closing Social Security offices, preserving access to benefits for seniors and people with disabilities; it failed 48 to 51.
- Moody Voted Against Preserving Social Security Phone Service in April 2025. The same day Moody voted no on an amendment to preserve access to Social Security's phone service; it failed 48 to 51.
- Moody Voted to Confirm Frank Bisignano as Social Security Commissioner in May 2025. On May 6, 2025, Moody voted to confirm Frank Bisignano, 53 to 47, to lead the agency during the hiring freeze and buyouts that employees told Axios made a tough situation worse.
- Moody Voted for the Law the Chief Actuary Says Speeds Trust Fund Depletion. Moody voted yes on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act; the agency's chief actuary said the law will speed up the depletion of the trust fund, Axios reported.
What Ashley Moody's Social Security Votes Mean for Florida
- Florida Social Security field offices lost nearly 5 percent of their staff. Axios reported Florida field offices lost 78 workers, and Florida's 14th congressional district lost eight workers, a 12% decline, leaving fewer people to process applications and replace cards.
- South Florida residents reported hours-long waits for Social Security help. CBS Miami reported in April 2025 that South Florida residents were encountering hours-long wait times for Social Security help as staffing shortages hit local offices.
Frequently Asked Questions Ashley Moody on Social Security
What is Ashley Moody's record on Social Security under Trump?
Ashley Moody voted against three April 2025 budget measures to reverse Social Security cuts, stop DOGE office closures, and preserve phone service, one of which failed 49 to 50. She voted to confirm Commissioner Frank Bisignano, and Florida field offices lost nearly 5% of their staff, Axios reported.
Did Ashley Moody vote to stop Social Security office closures?
No. Ashley Moody voted no on April 5, 2025 on an amendment to prevent DOGE from closing Social Security offices, which failed 48 to 51.
How has Social Security service changed in Florida under Ashley Moody?
Since Ashley Moody took office, Florida Social Security field offices lost 78 union employees by March 2025, and South Florida residents reported hours-long wait times for help.
Who did Ashley Moody vote to put in charge of Social Security?
Ashley Moody voted on May 6, 2025 to confirm Frank Bisignano as commissioner of Social Security, 53 to 47. Employees told Axios that the hiring freeze and buyouts during this period made a tough situation worse in field offices, including those in Florida.
Last updated: 2026-10-28