The U.S. Senate confirmed American businessman Frank Bisignano as commissioner of the Social Security Administration in a 53 to 47, party – line vote Tuesday. His selection for the position had been announced in December.

Frank Bisignano, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, was confirmed in that role by the Senate on May 6 in a 53-47 vote. Frank Bisignano, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, was confirmed in that role by the Senate on May 6 in a 53-47 vote.