Did the U.S. Senate fail to advance the Clarity Act cryptocurrency bill in September 2026?

Yes. On September 15, 2026, the Senate voted 49–50 on a motion to proceed with the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (the Clarity Act), falling short of the 60 votes needed to advance the bill.

All Democrats and four Republicans opposed moving forward, amid a dispute over ethics rules meant to limit conflicts involving President Donald Trump’s crypto holdings. Supporters said the bill would set clearer market rules for the roughly $2.3 trillion crypto industry; it now faces an uncertain path before the midterm elections.

Source: NBC News / Associated Press

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