The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday in favor of Republican party committees in a dispute concerning the costs of television political advertisements. The case centers on a policy that permits party committees to secure the same discounted advertising rates that were historically available only to individual political candidates.

While the policy technically applies to both Republican and Democratic party committees, the legal challenge was brought by Democrats who argued against the expansion of these lower rates. The Court’s decision marks the second time the justices have sided with GOP interests in this specific ongoing legal battle. The ruling was not unanimous, as two liberal justices formally dissented from the majority opinion.

Proponents of the policy argue that it creates a more equitable environment for party-backed advertising, while opponents suggest the change could alter the financial landscape of midterm election campaigning. The Court’s intervention effectively upholds the current policy, ensuring that party committees can continue to leverage these lower rates for their television spots moving forward.