The Broadcast and Audio Flags passed the markup process today unchanged. There is only one more shot to kill it, but it's a good shot.

Reuters is reporting that Sen. Ted Stevens had admitted that he might not have the votes to pass the communications omnibus bill that includes the broadcast flag, audio flag, and no protections for net neutrality.

From the report:

"We have to get 60 votes, we don't have them right now," the Alaska Republican said after a daylong committee session for amending his proposed legislation. He has predicted the panel would pass the bill.

Stevens said he would not likely get a commitment from Senate leaders to bring the measure to the floor until there was greater support and that the toughest issue facing senators was Internet service, known as Net neutrality.

"They're not going to take a month on the floor on this bill," Stevens said. "Unless we can define a period of time that we get it done, we'll not get it up (on the Senate floor) and that's defined by 60 votes."

In the Senate, it takes 60 votes to end debate, called 'cloture', on any piece of legislation. Without ending the debate, a bill cannot be voted on.

Now is the time to call your Senator and tell them to vote against 'cloture'.

You can get the contact number for your Senator here.