Senate Confirms Jessica Rosenworcel to Lead FCC for New Term (2)

The Senate confirmed Jessica Rosenworcel to another term on the Federal Communications Commission on a 68-31 vote.

Rosenworcel begins her new term, which will run until 2025, without a Democratic majority at the five-member commission, which currently has two Democrats and two Republicans. That makeup has hindered Democrats’ goal of reinstating net neutrality rules.

“It is a tremendous honor to be confirmed and designated as the first permanent Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission,” Rosenworcel, who has served as FCC chair since January, said in a statement.

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), who chairs the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, ...