The FCC voted to repeal the 39% national television multiple ownership rule and replace it with case-by-case review following its August Open Commission Meeting. Supported records show the rule had limited any single entity to stations reaching no more than 39% of the U.S. audience, a threshold previously raised from a 1985 limit of 25%. Unverified reports include a 2-1 party-line vote, specific statements by Chairman Brendan Carr, and announced court challenges by opponents.