| Government Checks on Corporate Power—Broadcast Media |
Member's Vote
(progressive
or not) |
Progressive Position
|
Progressive Result
(win or loss)
|
| Roll Call 92. HR 1105. (Fiscal 2009 spending) Thune of South Dakota amendment that would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from reinstating the "Fairness Doctrine," requiring broadcasters to portray contrasting sides of a public or political issue/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 10, 2009. | N | N | W |
| Roll Call 70. S 160. (District of Columbia voting rights) Durbin amendment that would encourage diversity in media ownership and ensure broadcast licenses are used in the public interest/On agreeing to the amendment Feb 26, 2009. | Y | Y | W |
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