The Senate faces a one-day window to advance the CLARITY Act before lawmakers leave Washington for recess. Supporters are seeking 60 votes for a procedural step as the legislation moves through a critical stage.
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Senate faces one-day deadline for CLARITY Act vote.The crypto bill’s supporters seek 60 votes before recess.Chairman Tim Scott highlights momentum behind Senate action.Stand With Crypto stated:
“This is it. One more day to get the CLARITY Act moving before recess. The window is still open. Call your senators now.”
The group’s message comes as supporters seek the 60 votes needed to advance the CLARITY Act through a Senate procedural vote. Republicans hold 53 Senate seats, leaving supporters dependent on bipartisan backing from at least seven Democrats to reach the threshold needed to move forward.
Scott Highlights Senate Momentum Ahead of CLARITY Act VoteReferring to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), who controls the Senate floor schedule, Scott stated:
“This is something we should have the first vote on before we leave, without any question. Leader Thune has an opportunity to tee it up for a vote before we leave. … The good news is we have the time to get it done.”
The senator also highlighted efforts to build Republican support for the procedural vote, saying lawmakers had gained additional backing during discussions. Scott described the legislation as a framework for digital asset market rules that would support consumer protections and innovation.
Senate Timeline Draws Crypto Industry Attention Industry Leaders Continue Supporting CLARITY ActMajor financial institutions have also backed the CLARITY Act as Wall Street firms seek clearer rules for digital assets. Blackrock, Fidelity, and Goldman Sachs have joined other major market participants supporting the legislation, which aims to establish a defined regulatory framework for cryptocurrency markets and provide greater certainty for institutional involvement.
