The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.

The House on Wednesday passed a bill with broad bipartisan support that would force TikTok’s Chinese owner to either sell the hugely popular video app or be banned in the United States.

Republican leaders fast-tracked the bill through the House with limited debate, and it passed on a lopsided vote of 352-65, reflecting widespread backing for legislation that would take direct aim at China in an election year.

  • huginnEnglish
    213·
    8 months ago

    Ah yes. Banning alcohol.

    That went really well.

    Ah yes. Banning drugs.

    That’s going really well.

      • huginnEnglish
        61·
        8 months ago

        I think it’s a pretty succinct argument against government bands on vice