The Senate voted 68-31 today on FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel’s nomination for a third five-year term at the agency, just weeks before she would have been required to leave. The official vote makes her the first woman to lead the agency. Commissioner Mignon Clyburn held the role of interim chair from May 20-November 4, 2013, between Chairs Julius Genachowski and Tom Wheeler.
On Monday night, the upper chamber voted 64-27 to cut off debate on the matter, a bipartisan tally that foreshadowed the successful vote today. However, while Rosenworcel’s confirmation will prevent the GOP from gaining an FCC majority in January, any controversial vote will still result in a 2-2 deadlock.
By Leslie Stimson, Inside Towers Washington Bureau Chief
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