In a recent congressional vote on the proposed TikTok ban, Wisconsin’s representatives found themselves divided along party lines.
All seven Republican congressmen from Wisconsin lent their support to the ban, whereas the state’s two Democratic representatives opposed it.
Congressman Mike Gallagher from Green Bay has been a vocal proponent of the ban, citing concerns about TikTok’s Chinese ownership allegedly engaging in espionage against Americans and disseminating harmful content to the nation’s youth.
The proposed ban entails compelling TikTok’s owner, ByteDance, to divest the company.
While the measure successfully passed in the House, its fate now rests with the U.S. Senate, where its prospects remain uncertain.