The CLARITY Act has exactly two working days to move forward before the Senate shuts down for August recess. Senate Majority Leader John Thune hasn't filed the required cloture motion to keep debate alive, which means the bill's window is closing fast.
Republican Senator Josh Hawley just became the first GOP member to publicly oppose the legislation, citing banking concerns that could derail what was supposed to be crypto's breakthrough moment on Capitol Hill. His move signals cracks in what looked like solid bipartisan support just weeks ago. Yet some senators still believe there's a path forward if leadership pushes hard enough in the remaining hours.
The timing couldn't be worse. Market odds on passage have already slipped to 16%, down sharply from earlier summer when the bill seemed destined for a vote. Without Thune's formal cloture filing, even sympathetic senators can't force a floor vote during recess. The bill goes dormant, momentum evaporates, and September brings new distractions and priorities.
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