The U.S. Senate is scheduled to hold a cloture vote at 2:15 p.m. ET on Sept. 15 to determine whether to advance the CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633) to the floor, marking the bill’s first test in the chamber since it passed the House in July 2025.
What the Senate Is Voting On
Senators will vote on a motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of the CLARITY Act. Cloture requires 60 votes to limit debate and open formal floor consideration. A successful vote would allow the Senate to begin debate and consider amendments to the bill.
Next Steps and Thresholds
- If cloture is invoked: The Senate can proceed to debate and an amendment process, followed by a potential final passage vote that requires a simple majority.
- If cloture fails: The bill remains stalled unless a new procedural path is negotiated.
Why This Matters
The CLARITY Act is positioned as legislation aimed at providing clearer federal rules for digital assets and related market activities. Backers say a consistent framework could reduce uncertainty for crypto firms and investors, while opponents warn it could significantly alter oversight of parts of the digital asset market. The cloture vote will indicate whether there is sufficient support to move the bill into a full debate.
Key Timing
The cloture vote is set for 2:15 p.m. ET on Sept. 15. If it succeeds, debate could begin shortly thereafter, with the schedule for amendments and any final vote determined by Senate leadership.