Senate Confirms Anna Gomez to Serve on the FCC, Breaking Deadlock

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Anna Gomez to serve on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), ending a stretch where the agency did not have a fifth seat filled that has lasted since President Biden took office.

Gomez was confirmed 55-43, with five Republicans — Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (W.Va.) Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Mike Rounds (S.D.) and Todd Young (Ind.) — voting alongside all Democrats and senators who vote or caucus with the party:

The confirmation vote came after a long slog for the commission, which has been stuck at a 2-2 deadlock of GOP and Democratic commissioners. Gomez’s addition allows Democrats on the commission to advance issues without interference from Republicans. 

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