The Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act blackout protest that took place today and involved a number of websites such as Reddit, Wikipedia, Red5 Studios and lots of others. And it seems that their efforts and that of many Internet fans writing to their representatives seem to have had an impact in Washington.

According to a report from the Los Angeles Times, three PIPA and SOPA co-sponsors have pulled their support for the bills. Senator Mark Rubio (R-Florida) withdrew as co-sponsor of the controversial Protect IP Act and Representatives Lee Terry (R-Nebraska) and Ben Quayle (R-Arizona) have publicly stated that they will be pulling their names from the Stop Online Piracy Act. Rubio also called on other members such as Harry Reid (D-Nevada) to back off on a key vote to pass the Protect IP Act next week.

"Congress should listen and avoid rushing through a bill that could have many unintended consequences," Rubio said in announcing he was withdrawing his support. While he's committed to stopping online piracy, Rubio called for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to back off plans to hold a key procedural vote on the bill on Tuesday.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Thanks to Shayalyn for the tip.