“Don’t Rush This”: Senator Gallego Says a Fast CLARITY Act Vote Could Kill the Deal
TLDR
- Senator Ruben Gallego warned that rushing the CLARITY Act to a Senate vote could damage bipartisan negotiations
- A procedural cloture vote is scheduled for September 15, requiring 60 votes to advance
- Gallego says the White House has not responded to bipartisan ethics language submitted before the recess
- Disputes remain over stablecoin rewards, ethics provisions, and Agriculture Committee jurisdiction
- Any Senate amendments would require further House action before the bill reaches President Trump’s desk
Senator Ruben Gallego warned on August 19 that pushing the CLARITY Act to a Senate floor vote too quickly could make passing U.S. crypto market structure law harder, not easier.
JUST IN: Sen. Gallego warns rushing CLARITY Act vote could derail crypto legislation process, urging continued Senate negotiation over an immediate vote. $BTC $ETH pic.twitter.com/9gtSkByyTr
- Bpay News (@bpaynews) August 20, 2026
Speaking at the SALT Wyoming Blockchain Symposium in Wyoming, the Arizona Democrat urged the crypto industry to support continued negotiations between Senate Democrats and Republicans rather than pushing for an immediate vote.
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