Rob Schmitt reacts to the House passing a bill that can lead to the U.S. ban of TikTok, the Left’s push to pass this bill and more on NEWSMAX’s “Rob Schmitt Tonight”.
On March 13, 2024, the House of Representatives passed a bill that could potentially lead to a ban on TikTok in the United States if its parent company, ByteDance, based in Beijing, does not sell its stake in the widely popular social media platform.
The vote saw overwhelming bipartisan support with 352 votes in favor and 65 against. Among those who voted to approve the bill were 197 Republicans and 155 Democrats, while 15 Republicans and 50 Democrats voted against it. One Democrat chose to vote “present.”
The House expedited the legislation, officially known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, by employing a procedure that required the backing of two-thirds of its members for passage.
The bill now moves to the Senate, which is controlled by Democrats. However, the bill’s fate in the Senate is uncertain, as Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York did not commit to bringing it up for a vote, stating that the Senate “will review the legislation when it comes over from the House.”