CLARITY Act LIVE Updates, Aug. 5: US Senate Cloture Vote Filing Expected On Thursday

CLARITY Act Senate Cloture Filing Expected On Thursday

On Thursday, Majority Leader John Thune is likely to file a cloture motion in the Senate to pave the way for the CLARITY Act to come to a vote if the two-year stalemate in bipartisan discussion is resolved.

To my understanding. Bipartisan work are on going in a marathon since yesterday with nonstop negotiations and now White House is working with them to get the text to the finish line.

Thune will file a motion for cloture vote tomorrow and the vote should take place this weekend.

— Kenny Nguyen (@mrnguyen007) August 5, 2026

Crypto commentator Kenny Nguyen said talks have been “ongoing in a marathon since yesterday with nonstop negotiations.” He added that the White House is now “working with them to get the text to the finish line.”

Nguyen said if they reach an agreement, it could be this weekend for the cloture vote. If the cloture is successful, with 60 votes, a final vote on the CLARITY Act in September could be on the horizon.

Breaking: White House Joins CLARITY Act Ethics Talks Ahead of Senate Vote

The White House has started negotiating ethics provisions of the CLARITY Act with both parties. It hints at a key breakthrough before a Senate vote. The most significant issue that was holding up the lawmakers from proceeding with cloture is the ethics language.

According to Punchbowl News, Sen. Thom Tillis said, “We’ve got people working with the White House right now… they’re going through some of the lines right now.”

News: Sen. Tillis (R-NC) tells reporters just now that the White House is now engaging on bipartisan ethics text sent last week with Sen. Gallego (D-Ariz.)

TILLIS: “We’ve got people working with White House right now. … they're going through some of the lines right now” https://t.co/58GMpLD75y

— Brendan Pedersen (@BrendanPedersen) August 5, 2026

This appears to be the first sign of the administration’s adherence to the bipartisan ethics proposal. So it has brought optimism that there are still some discrepancies that can be addressed and paved the way for a Senate vote on the crypto market structure bill.

Senator Cynthia Lummis Expects Senate To Delay August Recess For CLARITY Act Vote

Senator Cynthia Lummis said the Senate could keep meeting after their Friday scheduled adjournment until they can vote on the CLARITY Act.  “I don’t think we’ll be leaving on Friday. I think we’ll go into the weekend,” Lummis said in an interview with Maria Bartiromo.

She also said the CLARITY Act is just one of several bills that will be debated prior to the August recess. “I do believe that we will get a vote on the CLARITY Act and get people on the record,” Lummis said.

For this, she spotlighted the efforts and noted “11 months of negotiating with Democrats” and adding “300-plus pages” at their request. Read More.

Breaking: CLARITY Act 'Not Dead,' Full Senate Floor Vote Delayed to September

The CLARITY Act is “not dead” yet in the Senate despite procedural delays, according to Punchbowl News reporter Brendan Pedersen.

“The bill is not dead yet and a vote before recess remains possible,” he wrote on X. Pedersen noted that Senate Majority Leader John Thune “hasn’t filed cloture. Without that, no vote.”

However, he said bipartisan negotiations have “become very alive in the past 24 hours” as aides work to resolve policy differences.

The goal is to secure enough moderate Democratic support to pass cloture with 60 votes. This would then set up “September floor action” on the crypto market structure bill.

Senator Lindsey Graham Backs CLARITY Act Ahead of Possible Friday Cloture Vote

The Senate is considering a cloture vote on Friday, and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham voiced support for the CLARITY Act. “I stand ready to support Chairman Tim Scott, Senator Lummis, and President Trump to create market structure and get this important priority done,” Graham said.

She also said South Carolina would play a role in getting the legislation “across the finish line.”

Meanwhile, the Senate is waiting for the White House response to an ethics counterproposal. It is the last major hurdle before a cloture vote on a bill to regulate the cryptocurrency market.

Senator Cynthia Lummis Blames Democrats For Trying To Kill CLARITY Act

Senator Cynthia Lummis said Democrats are to be blamed if the CLARITY Act fails in the Senate. She insisted that Republicans are ready to move forward.

“We’re going to vote on it, so it can’t die by no votes. And if it dies, it’s going to be because the Democrats kill it,” she said. Lummis added she has “bent over backwards for 11 months” to secure bipartisan support.

She argued that the bill would keep the crypto industry in the U.S. To justify her stance, she said, “We don’t want it to go to Switzerland or the UAE or Singapore.” Urging swift action, she concluded, “Let’s let them by passing the CLARITY Act.”

Senator John Kennedy Presses for Immediate CLARITY Act Vote

Senator John Kennedy called on the Senate to vote on the CLARITY Act as soon as possible due to the years of legislation debate on the crypto market structure bill.

Speaking on the Senate floor, Kennedy said, “We gotta vote, and we need to vote right now, and the American people expect it.” He also stressed, “We need to vote on the cryptocurrency bill, which we’ve spent years on.”

Kennedy called on the Senate to not wait for a consensus and to push forward on critical legislation, such as the CLARITY Act, government funding, the Russia sanctions bill, the budget resolution and nominations.

White House Silence On Ethics Deal Keeps CLARITY Act Vote In Limbo

Last Thursday, Senators submitted an ethics counterproposal for the CLARITY Act that so far hasn’t received a response from the White House. This has become the biggest hurdle in getting the crypto bill to a Senate floor vote. A lack of response remains a threat to a Senate vote on the crypto market structure bill.

The delay is due to Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s postponement of cloture on the CLARITY Act, which is still in the process of being negotiated and has been pushed aside for other Senate business. Thune later clarified the bill is being sequenced and is still expected to be voted on. Now, lawmakers are waiting for White House input on the ethics proposal before voting on the issue.

John Thune Says CLARITY Act Vote Still Planned Despite Delay

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that he still wants to hold procedural vote on the CLARITY Act. For the crypto market structure bill, he noted, “We’re sequencing it but there are some things still out there that we want to do.”

He added that the bill will see cooperation and interest from both parties over the next day or two. Now, the lawmakers are focusing on sticking issues of ethics provisions and stablecoin yield debate.

Breaking: CLARITY Act On Backtrack As Senate Majority Leader Files Cloture for Another Bill

The CLARITY Act was left on the back burner on Wednesday after Senate Majority Leader John Thune sought cloture on multiple other bills rather than the crypto market structure bill. The decision indicated that negotiations with the other party are still under way on the bill, which would trigger a parliamentary procedure in the Senate.

Crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett pointed to the latest filing and wrote, “Thune has filed cloture on the motion to proceed to the college sports bill.” She added that it “signals there’s still no bipartisan agreement on the Clarity Act.” Her comments imply that negotiations over the crypto bill continue even as people await any movement on the bill this week. Read More.

Bitwise CIO Warns CLARITY Act Will Become ‘Walking Dead’ if Senate Misses Key Vote

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said the crypto industry is likely to continue to move forward regardless of the CLARITY Act’s status in the Senate. He warned, however, that if it was not acted on before the August recess on Wednesday, the legislation would be a “walking dead.”

If that is the case, the bill would still be alive but would go through much greater procedural obstacles to become law. The setback will not undo the overall push to create a clear U.S. regulatory regime for digital assets, Hougan said, adding that he believes it will simply slow down that process.

US SEC’s Hester Peirce Expects Senate To Pass Bitcoin CLARITY Act This Week

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce is hopeful that the Senate will eventually approve the Bitcoin CLARITY Act. “I’m still optimistic that the bill will get finished,” Peirce said.

She added that it would give “the industry and investors and regulators an easier path forward” with “very clear lines” on crypto oversight. Moreover, Peirce noted the SEC will move forward with the goal of regulating crypto notwithstanding the fate of the bill.

“We can do a lot,” she said. In this regard, she referenced the continued efforts in the crypto fundraising, custody, and tokenized securities space. For platforms that deal with both securities and non-security crypto assets, Peirce suggested an improvement in legislation to give it more clarity.

Breaking: CLARITY Act Approval In 2026 Rejected By Prediction Markets

Prediction markets have ruler out the potential of the CLARITY Act approval in 2026 has cooled in the wake of new delays in the U.S. Senate. The change follows Senate Majority Leader John Thune not seeking cloture on the crypto market structure bill Tuesday.

The wait has cast doubt on whether lawmakers can finish the steps needed to advance the CLARITY Act before the August recess with all the work done. So far, the possibility of a cloture vote still remain in question.

Kalshi’s prediction market has shown growing scepticism on CLARITY Act approval. It no longer prices in the possibility of the CLARITY Act passage in 2026 as the August 7 deadline inches closer. For context, contracts setting the date for the bill to take effect before July 1, 2027 fell 8 percentage points to 41% on the day. Read More.

CLARITY Act Eyes US Senate Cloture Vote Filing Today

Senate Majority Leader John Thune could seek cloture on the motion to proceed with the CLARITY Act as early as Wednesday after the procedural hurdles that go with the continuing resolution (CR) are cleared up, said Eleanor Terrett.

It’s also likely been delayed by some of the issues she said have not been resolved, such as the lack of votes, failure to reach a bipartisan ethics agreement and the differences over the BRCA. Many in Washington want lawmakers “on the record,” even if the bill ultimately fails, Terrett added.

Later, she clarified that the 30 hour period begins only after the invoking of cloture. Meanwhile, the vote can take place after 1 intervening day + 1 hour after the cloture motion is filed. That means the Senate cloture vote on CLARITY Act is expected to be on Friday. Read More.