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September 14, 2026
Senate Votes Against Clarity Act Amid Ongoing Ethical Concerns and Political Maneuvering
- The Senate voted 49 to 50 against the Clarity Act, falling short of the 60 votes needed for advancement.
- Four Republican senators joined all Democrats in opposing the bill, citing ethical concerns related to President Trump's financial interests in cryptocurrency.
- Senator Thom Tillis switched his vote from yes to no to preserve the option for reconsideration, while the bill's failure leaves a regulatory void for digital asset firms.
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- Trump agrees to stricter ethics rules Democrats demanded in crypto billSep 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM · Washington Post
- Warren to rip Clarity Act on Senate floor ahead of key preliminary voteSep 14, 2026 at 8:48 PM · CNBC
- Crypto regulation bill faces Senate voteSep 14, 2026 at 11:08 PM · The Hill
- What to know about a bill that may reshape crypto in America : NPRSep 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NPR
- Crypto regulation bill faces key Senate testSep 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Hill
- Senate to vote on cryptocurrency regulationSep 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM · AP
- Trump-backed crypto bill fails to launch as Dems, Republicans unite to block itSep 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM · Fox News
- Crypto bill falls short in early hurdle on Senate floorSep 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM · The Hill
- Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the IndustrySep 15, 2026 at 7:12 PM · NYT
- Senate fails to advance Clarity Act amid Democratic concerns about crypto billSep 15, 2026 at 7:23 PM · CBS News
- In a setback for the crypto industry, a bill that would have helped usher digital assets into the mainstream financial system failed to advance in CongressSep 15, 2026 at 7:53 PM · WSJ
- Trump dealt major crypto blow after making $1.4bn from family venturesSep 16, 2026 at 9:46 AM · Independent