CLARITY Act Likely to Miss Pre-Recess Vote as Thorn Cuts 2026 Passage Estimate to 30% According to CoinDesk, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the CLARITY Act is unlikely to receive a final vote before the summer recess, though he hopes to begin Senate consideration

What happened

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the CLARITY Act is unlikely to receive a final vote before the summer recess, and Thorn cut the 2026 passage estimate to 30%.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

The delay reduces near‑term certainty for blockchain projects that hope the CLARITY Act will provide clearer rules, potentially slowing investment and development in the sector.

Analyst inference

Investors have been watching for regulatory clarity on digital assets; a postponed vote keeps the status quo, meaning existing compliance costs and legal uncertainty remain unchanged for now.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. Any change in the Senate calendar that could move the CLARITY Act forward before the recess, which would increase the chance of a pre‑recess vote. Proposed
2. John Thune’s statements about beginning Senate consideration of the CLARITY Act, which could signal a shift in legislative priority and timing. Confirmed
3. Reactions from blockchain companies and investors if the vote is delayed further, showing how regulatory uncertainty may affect funding and project plans. Proposed

Evidence

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