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Sen. Cynthia Lummis criticizes Democrats for opposing CLARITY Act
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) criticized Senate Democrats for abandoning the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act despite the bill incorporating several of their demands. She said Democrats had previously pushed for a dedicated CFTC office to protect retail crypto investors, which Republicans added to the bill, yet Democrats voted against it. The Senate voted 49–50 against advancing the legislation on September 15, 2026, and no new floor vote has been scheduled. The partisan dispute could delay the act’s progress, and the CFTC is moving forward with its own advance notice of proposed rulemaking on crypto markets. The CLARITY Act would create a regulatory framework for digital assets, giving the CFTC oversight of spot markets while preserving SEC authority over securities.