The bill to delay the digital TV transition from Feb. 17 to June 12 failed to pass in the House Wednesday (Jan. 28). The vote, 258 to 168, needed two-thirds to pass.
On Jan. 26, the Senate passed the DTV delay bill by unanimous consent. Expectations were that the House would follow suit and the bill be signed into law by the President, who supported a delay.
But the Republicans blocked a delay, supporting legislation introduced by Rep.
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