Senate Commerce's Tester Shifts to Yes on Sohn
FCC nominee Gigi Sohn now has the backing of Commerce Committee member Sen. Jon Tester of Montana, bringing her one vote closer in her bid to get support from all 14 panel Democrats. "After meeting with" Sohn "and questioning her…
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at her confirmation hearing, I am confident that she understands the internet connectivity challenges facing communities in Montana and across rural America," Tester said in a statement Wednesday. "I intend to vote for her nomination because it’s critically important we have a fully functioning FCC, and I will hold her accountable to her commitment to increase access to high-speed internet that will lower costs for Montana families, create good-paying jobs, and grow the economy." Tester was one of three Commerce Democrats believed undecided on Sohn, which led to a delay of the committee's vote on advancing the nomination to the floor (see 2112090058). Sens. Jacky Rosen of Nevada and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona are the other panel Democratic holdouts. Rosen is to meet with Sohn Friday (see 2112150069). Sohn will likely need unified Democratic support within the panel and the full Senate to win confirmation, given expectations no Republicans will back her (see 2112030058).