Saylor, Strategy Back CLARITY Act as Senate Vote Hangs

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has told reporters he does not expect the bill to reach the floor before the chamber leaves for its summer break. Patrick Witt, the White House’s crypto point person, has publicly disputed that timeline, saying he still sees a window in the first week of August. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, the bill’s lead sponsor, said on July 31 that Thune has kept a place for the Clarity Act on the agenda before the August recess “for many, many weeks now.” She stopped short of naming a date, telling reporters the Senate has “one more week” before recess and that nominations, a continuing resolution, and sanctions-related votes tied to Russia and Iran are competing for the same floor time.

The CLARITY Act’s odds sank to 27% after Senate delays in a separate CLARITY Act odds sink to 27% after Senate delays crypto bill report. The bill remains eligible for floor consideration, but no vote has been scheduled. Its timeline depends on when Senate leadership chooses to bring it to the floor.

Strategy’s endorsement is a public statement of support, not a formal filing or lobbying disclosure with procedural standing. The company joins a growing list of crypto firms and financial institutions that have publicly backed the measure. The CLARITY Act delay risks US crypto lead, Haridopolos warns article noted that the delay could undermine U.S. competitiveness in digital assets. Whether the bill reaches a vote before the August recess will determine whether the endorsement translates into tangible legislative momentum.