# US Senate fails to advance CLARITY Act > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-digital-asset-market-clarity-act > Updated: 2026-09-12T17:41:17.000Z. Sources: 137. Developments: 12. On September 15, 2026, the U.S. Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (H.R. 3633) after a procedural cloture vote resulted in a 49-50 tally. The vote fell short of the 60-vote supermajority required to overcome a potential filibuster and begin formal floor debate. The failed motion followed the introduction of a revised 635-page draft by Senate Republicans, which had incorporated 126 substantive amendments requested by Democrats. This updated version sought to address bipartisan concerns regarding blockchain developer liability, stablecoin management, and government ethics. Specifically, the bill proposed stringent ethics rules for federal officials, judges, and their spouses regarding digital asset ownership, alongside a mechanism for state attorneys general to participate in enforcement. Democratic opposition, including from Senator Elizabeth Warren, centered on the belief that the bill provided insufficient ethical safeguards to prevent public officials and their families from profiting from digital assets. Republican support also appeared divided. Following the setback, SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated that the agency’s regulatory agenda for the sector will continue regardless of the bill’s fate. Concurrently, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has introduced a separate 114-page proposal, the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act, which aims to clarify cryptocurrency taxation rules and include exemptions for small transactions. ## Claims - The Senate is scheduled to hold a procedural cloture vote on the CLARITY Act on September 15. (disputed by 16 sources) - The Senate failed to invoke cloture on the CLARITY Act, falling short of the 60 votes required to advance the bill. (disputed by 10 sources) - A cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the CLARITY Act is scheduled for September 15, 2026. (disputed by 9 sources) - The U.S. Senate is voting on the CLARITY Act to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. (corroborated by 21 sources) - A cloture vote on September 15 requires at least 60 votes to allow the CLARITY Act to proceed to formal debate. (corroborated by 17 sources) - The September 15 vote is a procedural motion to proceed and is not a final vote on the legislation itself. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The current version of the CLARITY Act includes over 100 changes requested by Democrats. (corroborated by 13 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: US Senate fails to advance CLARITY Act cryptocurrency bill The US Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act after a 49-50 vote fell short of the 60-vote cloture requirement. The bill seeks to establish a federal regulatory framework for digital assets. 105 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clarity-act-faces-critical-senate-vote-on-september-15 ### 2026-09-10: Senator Lummis cites Tether lawsuit to promote CLARITY Act Senator Cynthia Lummis is using a $42.4 million Tether lawsuit to push for the CLARITY Act, which would protect crypto firms from litigation when temporarily freezing suspicious transactions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senator-lummis-cites-tether-lawsuit-to-promote-clarity-act ### 2026-09-08: CLARITY Act faces critical Senate cloture vote on September 15 The U.S. Senate faces a decisive September 15 cloture vote on the CLARITY Act, a crypto regulatory bill requiring 60 votes to advance amid disputes over ethics and oversight. 31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clarity-act-faces-uncertain-senate-vote-amid-ethics-standoff ### 2026-09-02: CLARITY Act faces key Senate vote on September 15 The U.S. Senate is set for a September 15 procedural vote on the CLARITY Act. While SEC Chair Paul Atkins is optimistic, a shortened House schedule may delay final passage until after the midterm elections. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sec-chair-paul-atkins-anticipates-senate-vote-on-clarity-act ### 2026-08-23: Senator Lummis accuses banks of obstructing CLARITY Act Senator Cynthia Lummis accuses banks of obstructing the CLARITY Act by demanding legislative changes as a precondition for support, specifically regarding stablecoin regulations and digital asset rules. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senator-lummis-accuses-banks-of-obstructing-clarity-act ### 2026-08-19: CLARITY Act faces legislative hurdles amid Senate ethics disputes U.S. crypto legislation faces delays as Senators debate ethics and stablecoin rules for the CLARITY Act, with the CFTC prepared to act if legislative progress stalls. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senator-ruben-gallego-warns-rushed-clarity-act-vote-could-derail-crypto-bill ### 2026-08-10: U.S. Senate sets September 15 vote on CLARITY Act The U.S. Senate has set a September 15 vote to begin debate on the CLARITY Act, a major crypto regulatory bill, amid ongoing disputes over ethics rules and stablecoin impact. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clarity-act-faces-delays-amid-us-political-scrutiny-of-trump-crypto-interests ### 2026-08-10: Grayscale's Zach Pandl discusses crypto growth without CLARITY Act Grayscale's Zach Pandl suggests the US crypto industry can grow without the CLARITY Act, though lack of regulation may drive innovation overseas despite potential SEC rulemaking. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grayscales-zach-pandl-discusses-crypto-growth-without-clarity-act ### 2026-08-05: Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says crypto will advance despite US Clarity Act delay Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says crypto will keep advancing even if the US Clarity Act fails, citing SEC rulemaking and strong market momentum. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bitwise-cio-matt-hougan-says-crypto-will-advance-despite-us-clarity-act-delay ### 2026-07-30: JPMorgan warns delays to CLARITY Act could hurt US crypto market JPMorgan warns that postponing the CLARITY Act threatens US crypto markets by limiting regulatory clarity and deterring institutional investment, as Senate delays persist. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jpmorgan-warns-delays-to-clarity-act-could-hurt-us-crypto-market ### 2026-07-29: Wall Street backs US Digital Asset Market Clarity Act as Russia drafts crypto custody rules Wall Street firms back the US Digital Asset Market Clarity Act for clearer crypto rules, while Russia's central bank drafts a regulated custody system ahead of a new crypto law. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wall-street-backs-us-digital-asset-market-clarity-act-as-russia-drafts-crypto-custody-rules ### 2026-07-27: US CLARITY Act Gains Support from Major Asset Managers as Bitcoin Slides Ahead of Fed Decision US asset managers back the CLARITY Act for clearer crypto regulation while Bitcoin hovers near $63,600 amid Fed outlook, as Senate delay pushes the bill past summer recess. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-clarity-act-gains-support-from-major-asset-managers-as-bitcoin-slides-ahead-of-fed-decision --- Cite as: US Senate fails to advance CLARITY Act. 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