Statement of REC Networks: Nomination of Nathan A. Simington to the Federal Communications Commission
On a party line vote of 49-46, the Senate has confirmed Nathan Simington to serve on the Federal Communications Commission to replace Commissioner Michael O’Reilly, effective on January 20, 2021.
Section 154 of the Communications Act calls for the make-up of the Commission itself. Specifically, that of the 5 Commissioners, only 3 can be from the same political party.
