Lead Senate Republican Lummis rejects Democratic counteroffer as Clarity Act vote nears

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Block
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What happened

Hours ahead of an initial vote on the Clarity Act, Senate Republicans are pushing back against a counterproposal from fellow Democrats.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Block and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:38:13 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
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Coverage timeline

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  1. XRP’s path back to $2 now hinges on whether the Senate passes the CLARITY Act

  2. CLARITY Act chances sink below 20% as Senate’s path to 60 votes narrows

  3. Clarity Act's odds of passing plunge as Republicans reject Democrats' counter-proposal

  4. Lead Senate Republican Lummis rejects Democratic counteroffer as Clarity Act vote nears

  5. Bitcoin Sinks as the Senate's Clarity Act Showdown Looms

  6. Democrats 'Move the Goalposts' on Clarity Act Hours Before Key Senate Vote

  7. Crypto Clarity Act barrels toward disappointment barring last-minute Senate turnaround

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