CLARITY Act LIVE Updates, Aug. 5: US Senate Vote Filing Expected Today!

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.