Senate Democrats have put together 50 votes for a measure meant to block the Federal Communications Commission's December decision to end net neutrality rules put in place by the Obama administration.
Democrats are just one GOP vote shy of the 51-vote threshold for a Senate resolution of disapproval, which would strike down the FCC's December rules change.
"With full caucus support," Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said, "it's clear that Democrats are committed to fighting to keep the internet from becoming the Wild West where ISPs are free to offer premium service to only the wealthiest customers while average consumers are left with far inferior options."
The Democrats' effort won the support of its first Republican backer, Sen. Susan Collins (Maine), last Tuesday.
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Wednesday January 17 2018, @08:25PM (5 children)
Why would I own something I disagree with when I voted against the guy who appointed him?
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday January 17 2018, @09:35PM
Mitch McConnell?
(Score: 2) by DeathMonkey on Wednesday January 17 2018, @10:19PM (3 children)
Why would I own something I disagree with when I voted against the guy who appointed him?
And your Senators, are they in the nay section? [senate.gov]
The ones I voted for sure as hell are.
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Wednesday January 17 2018, @11:22PM (2 children)
I voted anti-incumbent on all congressional races except the one guy that was running unopposed; I voted Donald Duck there.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday January 18 2018, @08:12AM (1 child)
Admit it Buzzy, you just like people named Donald.
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Thursday January 18 2018, @11:21AM
Not people, ducks. Ducks are mightier. There's a movie about it even.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.