The bill passed by the House may result in the popular app TikTok being banned in the United States after receiving a 352-65-1 vote in favor on Wednesday. Among those who opposed the bill were fifteen Republicans and fifty Democrats.
BREAKING — TIKTOK BILL PASSES THE HOUSE
352-65-1
15 R nos
50 D nosThat's a very, very big yes vote
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) March 13, 2024
The bipartisan legislation, which caught TikTok executives off guard according to The Wall Street Journal, mandates that ByteDance, the China-based parent company of the app, must sell it or face a ban in the United States. Although the bill received ample support in the House, Axios highlights that there is currently no corresponding bill in the Senate. President Joe Biden has expressed his willingness to sign the bill if it reaches his desk.
Nevertheless, the bill does face opposition, including from former President Donald Trump, who previously attempted to compel a sale during his tenure and now opposes the bill, cautioning that it would significantly benefit Facebook.
