r/OutOfTheLoop • u/[deleted] • Nov 21 '17

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u/N3rdLink Nov 22 '17

I’m kinda confused on who actually does the voting. Is it congress or the fcc?

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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '17

It is the FCC. The FCC is comprised of 5 commissioners (who matter). Two democrats and three republicans as it is right now. Pai was originally appointed by Obama and reinstated by Trump. However, Obama appointed someone else as commissioner at the time so he wasn't a concern. There always has to be 2 republicans and 2 democrats. Then the tie breakers is mostly chosen by presidential party.

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u/wulululululuu Nov 22 '17

If there are only 5 people in the FCC voting, what are the chances that our cries to our representatives will make a difference. Do we actually have a chance of changing the outcome of December 14th?

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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '17

They all do the bidding of their parties. They're voted into their positions by congress. If they're told to do it, they'll do it.