diff --git a/bookwyrm/tests/views/test_federation.py b/bookwyrm/tests/views/test_federation.py
index 874e277c9..3783417c1 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/tests/views/test_federation.py
+++ b/bookwyrm/tests/views/test_federation.py
@@ -56,7 +56,9 @@ class FederationViews(TestCase):
         request.user.is_superuser = True
 
         view(request, server.id)
+        server.refresh_from_db()
         self.assertEqual(server.status, "blocked")
 
         view(request, server.id)
+        server.refresh_from_db()
         self.assertEqual(server.status, "federated")