In the back-and-forth game that's become the fight in Congress to delay the digital TV transition until June, the ball is bouncing back to the House, after a defeat there last week.

If you're new to the proceedings, a lot of lawmakers think that the country needs more time to get ready for the switchover to all-digital TV broadcasting, originally scheduled for the 17th of this month. There have been problems getting coupons for converter boxes to everyone who needs them, potentially leaving over six million households without broadcast TV if the transition was to go through as scheduled.

First the Senate passed legislation pushing the switch back to June 12th, but it was defeated in the House last week. After going back and passing again in the Senate, it's headed back to the House, where it's expected to finally pass. The first House vote would have required a vote of two-thirds to pass, but on this second go-round a simple majority will suffice, and more than enough votes are there. Under the latest compromise, broadcasters could make the switch as soon as they're ready, with June 12th being the absolute latest they could switch off their analog broadcasts. The vote will take place tomorrow.

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