Torres Says Trump Influence Helped Sink CLARITY Act in Senate
The digital-asset bill passed the House in 2025 but failed to secure enough Senate votes in a procedural cloture vote.
Rep. Ritchie Torres said President Donald Trump’s influence was a decisive factor in the Senate’s failure to advance the CLARITY Act, dealing a setback to efforts to establish a federal framework for digital assets.
Torres, a Democratic House member and co-sponsor of the bill, said the outcome reflected Trump’s influence alongside broader political dynamics. The legislation passed the House in 2025 but failed to secure the votes needed in a Senate procedural cloture vote.
The CLARITY Act was intended to provide clearer rules for digital assets and define the regulatory framework governing the sector. Its Senate failure highlights political obstacles facing future crypto legislation and the role Torres attributed to Trump in the outcome.
The bill’s next path remains uncertain, with future legislative efforts still unclear.
