The Senate on Tuesday voted to block the Clarity Act from advancing, dealing a major blow to the crypto
Corroborated by 3 sources from 3 publishers
TL;DR
Washington — The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill known as the Clarity Act, amid opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans. In a 49 to 50 vote, the measure fell short of the 60 votes needed to move forward, with all Democrats and four Republicans opposing. The bill would establish a regulatory framework for digital assets.
Sources
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CBS News Politics
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-fails-to-advance-clarity-act-amid-democratic-concerns-about-crypto-bill
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CNBC Top News
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/senate-cloture-vote-on-clarity-act-fails-dealing-regulatory-setback-to-crypto-industry.html
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Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/15/us-senate-crypto-bill-collapses-in-blow-to-industry?traffic_source=rss