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CLARITY Act LIVE Updates Today Sept. 15: Crypto Bill Fails To Advance In US Senate Cloture Vote


07:15:00 PM UTC, 15 September 2026

Breaking: Democrats Who Backed CLARITY Act Talks Vote NO, Delivering Major Blow

 

Key Democrats who were working on the CLARITY Act in the past few months have voted ‘No’ on the cloture motion, journalist Eleanor Terrett reported. Those lawmakers include Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, Mark Warner, Cory Booker, Raphael Warnock, Ruben Gallego, Angela Alsobrooks and Catherine Cortez Masto. The ballots were received “despite negotiations” with the legislation, Terrett said.

 

 

“One industry leader just texted me: ‘It died,’” she wrote. Failing to invoke cloture is a serious setback for the crypto market structure bill.

06:40:00 PM UTC, 16 September 2026

Breaking: CLARITY Act Fails To Move Forward In US Senate Cloture Vote

 

The CLARITY Act has failed to secure the 60 votes needed to advance in the U.S. Senate, with the unofficial tally at 46 Yes to 43 No. However, some senators are still left to vote but the final outcome has not yet been determined as already 43 Senators have voted against it.

 

The vote is an important one for the digital asset market structure bill following a disagreement between Republicans and Democrats over changes to the bill, especially ethics clauses. But the negotiations continued until the last minute, with Democrats insisting on more revisions to the bill.

06:25:00 PM UTC, 16 September 2026

Breaking: US Senate CLARITY Act Cloture Vote Today!

 

The U.S. Senate has started to vote on a motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 3633, the Clarity Act, which would introduce a bill to the crypto market structure. Republicans and Democrats continue to have a fight over ethics provisions and other proposed changes.

 

 

This cloture motion needs 60 votes from the 100 senators. Negotiations have been going on until the bitter end, and there are still more changes in the works from the Democrats. Even though the election is close, the Clarity Act is given just 20% chance of passage in 2026.

06:15:00 PM UTC, 15 September 2026

Warren: Trump’s Crypto Fortune Surpassed Every Publicly Traded U.S. Crypto Company

 

Ahead the CLARITY Act cloture vote, Sen. Elizabeth Warren took aim at President Donald Trump’s crypto ventures during a speech in Congress. She said he “opened his own crypto business” shortly before being sworn in for a second term.

 

Warren described the launch as “what a launch that man had,” claiming that as Trump “talked up crypto,” the “money just kept rolling in.”

 

She said Trump and his family “raked in $1.4 billion” from crypto ventures in 2025. Warren added that Trump “made more from crypto last year” than any publicly traded crypto company in America.

06:05:00 PM UTC, 15 September 2026

Just 10 Minutes Left: Clarity Act Vote Hangs By A Thread as Ethics Talks Go Down

 

With just minutes until senators vote on the Clarity Act, negotiations on Capitol Hill remain tense as lawmakers race to reach a deal. Democrats still want changes to bill’s ethics provisions and any more tweaks may need another White House stamp.

 

 

“Lots of really hard work is going on. But time is very short,” a Democratic source said. A Republican source said they shared the same concern. But anything can happen in Congress, according to an industry source that says the bill will face just a 60 vote hurdle to pass.

04:45:00 PM UTC, 15 September 2026

Leaked Docs Reveal Senate Democrats Proposing Stricter Ethics Rules

 

In their latest counterproposal on digital assets, Senate Democrats want to impose stricter ethics rules and apply them to the relatives of federal officials. The change is somewhat more sweeping, expanding the scope beyond just officials to include their families in the restrictions to cryptocurrency transactions.

 

The proposal also increases standards for those who hold major digital-asset interests, such as mandates for divesting or setting up a so-called blind trust. The ethics framework would be ramped up for certain large holdings, with the trustees required to divest within 180 days.

04:15:00 PM UTC, 15 September 2026

Sen. Cynthia Lummis Warns Clarity Act Could Be “Over” if Cloture Vote Fails

 

 

Senator Cynthia Lummis warned today that if the cloture motion to consider the Clarity Act was denied, negotiations could come to a close. Speaking to reporters, Lummis said, “I think we’re done. It’s over. Because we’ve been working on this bill for over a year, and we’ve given them over 120 of their requests. That’s enough.”

 

 

The alert comes as Republicans and Democrats are embroiled in a bitter wrangle over the bill’s provisions. The Senate must have at least 60 votes for cloture, so today’s vote is pivotal for the bill’s future.

03:30:00 PM UTC, 15 September 2026

Breaking: Thom Tillis Says Confirms ‘Yes’ Vote In Favor of Clarity Act Cloture

 

Senator Thom Tillis, who has remained silent in the previous days, confirmed this morning that he will vote to move forward with cloture on the Clarity Act as Senate negotiations heat up. Tillis expressed his “very pleased with the ethics provisions that the White House put together.”

 

 

His remarks come on the heels of President Donald Trump’s recent agreement to the measures. He also said in a statement that he would give the senators an opportunity again to reject the bill if their concerns are not resolved. “If it doesn’t address their concerns, once it’s amendable, then don’t vote for it on the back end,” Tillis said. He indicated that he was for passage of the bill but maintained a conditional approval.

03:15:00 PM UTC, 15 September 2026

White House Crypto Adviser Questions Banking Lobby’s Clarity Act Opposition

 

Washington’s banking lobby is opposing the CLARITY Act. However, White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt says he’s not sure if its fears about deposit flight are reflected in its actions. On X, Witt said that banks should be “aggressively whipping Senators, both Republican and Democrat, to get on the bill” if they’re truly interested in the protection that they’ve been asking for.

 

 

The industry can push for changes after, he added. “Because if this bill fails, they get none of the protections they claim to desperately need,” Witt wrote. He further added, “They haven’t done that. Draw your own conclusions.”

03:00:00 PM UTC, 15 September 2026

French Hill Stays Optimistic As Senate Prepares For Crucial CLARITY Act Vote

French Hill, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said that he is hopeful that today’s Senate vote on the CLARITY Act is likely to result in a bipartisan deal. Hill cited in an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box that the months of work included Sens’. Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis and others.

 

 

 

 

“I’m optimistic,” Hill said in referring to a proposal that Democrats are now considering. Hill said he would be happy to establish “a framework for digital assets” through legislation rather than leaving regulation solely to agencies. He also emphasized the need for permanent rules, which “can’t be reversed” by the future chair of the SEC or the CFTC.

02:40:00 PM UTC, 15 September 2026

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Presses Senators Ahead of Clarity Act Vote

 

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has been appealing to lawmakers to pass the CLARITY Act, as they prepare for a crucial vote today. Armstrong said the decision is between the U.S. taking the lead in innovation of crypto or letting other countries do it.

 

 

 

 

“Senators pick one of two choices today,” he wrote on X. He said a yes vote would “promote innovation, protect consumers” and introduce new ethics restrictions and law enforcement tools. Armstrong warned that a no vote could let “other countries lead in building the future of finance.” “History—and the crypto voter—won’t forget.”

02:30:00 PM UTC, 15 September 2026

Sen. Warner Spox Fires Back as Clarity Act Debacle Heats Up Ahead of Cloture Vote

 

A spokesperson for Sen. Mark Warner responded to Republican objections about the latest Clarity Act demands by the Democrats as tensions escalate leading up to today’s cloture vote. The spokesperson said the provisions reflect “language Democrats have been seeking for the better part of a year.”

 

 

 

 

They said that the measures are “commonsense safeguards” that must be put in place to ensure consumers, national security, market integrity, ethics and law enforcement are protected. The battle comes as neither side wants to back down with 60 votes required to move forward with the law.  “Addressing these priorities is essential,” Warner’s spokesperson said, to building a durable U.S. crypto market.

02:20:00 PM UTC, 14 September 2026

Tim Scott Slams Democrats Crypto Counter-Offer, Urges Support For Clarity Act Vote

 

A spokesperson for Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott criticized Democrats’ latest counter-offer in negotiations over the Clarity Act, accusing them of repeatedly shifting their demands. The spokesperson said Republicans had made “126 substantive changes at Democrats’ request,” including major revisions addressing ethics concerns.

 

 

 

 

“Yet we are hearing the same unreasonable asks and the same refusal to take yes for an answer,” they added. Further, they noted that the final text reflects more than a year of bipartisan negotiations. Republicans urged Democrats to “stop playing games” and support to advance the Clarity Act.

01:50:00 PM UTC, 15 September 2026

Republicans Reject Democrats Clarity Act Counter-Offer: Lummis Spox Says No Progress

 

Democrats have offered a counter-offer in ongoing negotiations over the Clarity Act, but Senate Republicans have rejected it, indicating that there are significant differences between the two sides. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.)’s spokesperson, Katie Warbinton, said that Democrats “have not budged an inch.” In a letter to congressional leadership, Warbinton contended that the new offer is mostly a repetition of the Democrats’ earlier demands, and not one that would provide any new compromises.

 

 

 

“They need to actually start negotiating instead of resubmitting the same demands and calling it progress,” she said. There were also new changes and restrictions to crypto ethics in the Democratic proposal, along with modifications to protections for DeFi and tribal gaming. Read More.

01:30:00 PM UTC, 15 September 2026

CLARITY Act 2026 Approval Odds Drop To 20% As Senate Clash Deepens

 

The odds of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 have plummeted since the newest version of the act, as Senate Republicans and Democrats continue to debate the final wording of the bill. The odds of passage this year are now at 20%, lower than a day ago’s 34%, signifying a weakening outlook.

 

 

According to data from Kalshi, the chances of the bill becoming law are 20% before January 1, 2027. But as for the prospects of approval before October 1, it is only 6%. The drop is significant as lawmakers continue to hold talks before the Senate’s critical cloture vote.

01:15:00 PM UTC, 15 September 2026

White House Pushes Stablecoin Data Tool Ahead of CLARITY Act Senate Vote

 

The White House is stepping up its campaign to garner support in the Senate from Republicans for the CLARITY Act, and banking issues regarding stablecoins are one of the sticking points. Authorities are working on an interactive website that will enable users to explore scenarios on the development of stablecoins and bank deposits. The platform will also answer to the criticism directed at the earlier report submitted by the Council of Economic Advisers and answer some of the most frequently raised questions.

 

 

 

White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt defended the administration’s findings as he said, “The data simply does not support the deposit flight narrative that DC bank lobbyists are pushing.” The push follows as lawmakers are mulling the crypto bill before a vote on it is made today.

12:55:00 PM UTC, 15 September 2026

Senate Democrats Prepare Counteroffer Hours Before CLARITY Act Vote

 

Democrats have introduced an alternative plan for the CLARITY Act, adding another layer of confusion to the Senate’s cloture vote. The Democratic lawmakers engaged in negotiations are offering up their own plan, Sen. Mark Warner said. He stated, “The Democrats who’ve been working on this in good faith are sending a counterproposal.”

 

 

A new version with stricter ethics provisions that were aimed at President Donald Trump had been circulated among Republicans recently. Democrats, however, had complained that the measures were not designed to deal with possible conflicts of interest. Sen. Raphael Warnock said, “I don’t think Democrats should advance a bill that doesn’t deal with these opportunities for corruption we’re seeing in real time,” per PunchBowl news report. Read More.

12:30:00 PM UTC, 15 September 2026

Coinbase CEO Armstrong Bullish On CLARITY Act Clearing 60-Vote Senate Hurdle

 

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently expressed a strong bullish narrative that the CLARITY Act will clear the Senate’s 60-vote cloture vote requirement. He said, “I’m pretty optimistic that we’re going to get more than 60 votes.” The cloture vote would allow the bill to advance to debate but would not mean final passage.

 

 

 

 

Further, Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad also outlined the expected timeline. He noted, “There will be a series of votes…over maybe 10 days. If we get passed the first vote we feel pretty good about that we’re on pretty much a glide path to get to the end state.” Read More.



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  • Crystal Kim is a New York-based markets and investing reporter with more than 10 years of experience. Prior to joining Investopedia in July 2025, she covered crypto for Axios.
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Crystal Kim is a New York-based markets and investing reporter with more than 10 years of experience. Prior to joining Investopedia in July 2025, she covered crypto for Axios.

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