Jan 25, 2021 - Technology

Scoop: Google won't donate to members of Congress who voted against election results

Ashley Gold

Ted Cruz during a hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee in Washington, DC, on January 21 — Sen. Ted Cruz led the group of Republicans who opposed certifying the results. Photo: Stefani Reynolds/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

Google will not make contributions from its political action committee this cycle to any member of Congress who voted against certifying the results of the presidential election, following the deadly Capitol riot.

Why it matters: Several major businesses paused or pulled political donations following the events of Jan. 6, when pro-Trump rioters, riled up by former President Trump, stormed the Capitol on the day it was to certify the election results.

Facebook also paused its political donations and is reviewing its policies.
Microsoft paused its PAC as well. It said Sunday it will decide by Feb. 15 after soliciting employee feedback about whether it will continue stopping donations to members of Congress who voted against certifying the election results.

What they're saying: "After the disturbing events at the Capitol, NetPAC paused all contributions while undertaking a review. Following that review, the NetPAC board has decided that it will not be making any contributions this cycle to any member of Congress who voted against certification of the election results," said José Castañeda, a Google spokesperson.

What's next: Other companies that announced a pause in political donations following the riot will have to announce next steps.

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Scoop: Google won't donate to members of Congress who voted against election results

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