Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Approve Landmark Crypto Legislation in 15-9 Decision
The US Senate Banking Committee voted on 14 May 2026 to advance the CLARITY Act, a bill that sets rules for digital asset markets. The committee approved the bill by 15 votes to 9. The result moves the legislation to the full Senate for further consideration.
Two Democrats crossed party lines in voteAll Republicans on the committee voted in favour of the bill. Two Democrats also voted yes: Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Senator Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland. Their votes provided the margin needed to clear the committee.
Full Senate vote requires sixty-vote thresholdThe CLARITY Act now proceeds to a vote before all 100 members of the US Senate. To advance past procedural debate, the bill must reach a cloture threshold of 60 votes. If the full Senate approves it, the bill goes to President Donald Trump for signature.
House passed its version in July 2025The House of Representatives passed a version of the CLARITY Act on 17 July 2025 by a vote of 294 to 134. All 216 Republicans who voted supported it. Seventy-eight Democrats also voted in favour, making it a bipartisan result in the lower chamber. All Republicans on the committee voted in favour of the bill. Two Democrats also voted yes: Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Senator Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland. Their votes provided the margin needed to clear the committee.
Full Senate vote requires sixty-vote thresholdThe CLARITY Act now proceeds to a vote before all 100 members of the US Senate. To advance past procedural debate, the bill must reach a cloture threshold of 60 votes. If the full Senate approves it, the bill goes to President Donald Trump for signature.
House passed its version in July 2025The House of Representatives passed a version of the CLARITY Act on 17 July 2025 by a vote of 294 to 134. All 216 Republicans who voted supported it. Seventy-eight Democrats also voted in favour, making it a bipartisan result in the lower chamber. The CLARITY Act now proceeds to a vote before all 100 members of the US Senate. To advance past procedural debate, the bill must reach a cloture threshold of 60 votes. If the full Senate approves it, the bill goes to President Donald Trump for signature.
House passed its version in July 2025The House of Representatives passed a version of the CLARITY Act on 17 July 2025 by a vote of 294 to 134. All 216 Republicans who voted supported it. Seventy-eight Democrats also voted in favour, making it a bipartisan result in the lower chamber. The House of Representatives passed a version of the CLARITY Act on 17 July 2025 by a vote of 294 to 134. All 216 Republicans who voted supported it. Seventy-eight Democrats also voted in favour, making it a bipartisan result in the lower chamber. Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and involve significant risk. You may lose part or all of your investment. All information on Coinpaprika is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Always conduct your own research (DYOR) and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Coinpaprika is not liable for any losses resulting from the use of this information.