Senate Democrats say they’re just one vote short of being able to pass a resolution to reinstate net neutrality, according to The Washington Post. But as close as that may sound to success, Democrats are still miles away from actually being able to reverse the FCC’s decision.

With the swearing in of Doug Jones earlier this month, Democrats now hold 49 seats in the Senate. That puts them just two votes shy of being able to stop any legislation — or in this case, pass something of their own. To get to 50, Democrats did have to reach across the aisle: Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) has been one of the few Republicans willing to break with her party on contentious issues.

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