Democrats Take Up FCC Majority with Gomez Senate Confirmation

The Senate confirmed Anna Gomez to fill a longtime vacancy at the Federal Communications Commission, delivering President Joe Biden a crucial majority that clears the way for Democrats to act on their telecommunications priorities.

Thursday’s 55-43 vote to confirm Gomez, an FCC management veteran, to the fifth spot at the agency breaks a years-long 2-to-2 partisan deadlock. Gomez’s addition will allow Democrats to pursue their goals, including expanding broadband access as well as restoring net neutrality, which has stalled since Biden took office. Five Republicans—Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (W.Va.), Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Mike Rounds (S.D.), and Todd ...