{"id":15918,"date":"2026-08-07T19:54:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T19:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/?p=15918"},"modified":"2026-08-07T19:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T19:54:17","slug":"clarity-act-faces-tough-september-path-as-polymarket-odds-fall-to-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/07\/clarity-act-faces-tough-september-path-as-polymarket-odds-fall-to-16\/","title":{"rendered":"CLARITY Act Faces Tough September Path as Polymarket Odds Fall to 16%"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. Senate has confirmed that it will not vote on the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act before lawmakers leave Washington for the August recess, pushing one of the most closely watched crypto bills into a much tighter September window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Aug. 6 that the chamber did not have enough time to complete debate, amendments, and the procedural steps needed for a floor vote before the recess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That delay has hit expectations hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Polymarket, the probability of the CLARITY Act becoming law before the end of 2026 has fallen to around 16%, down sharply from a February peak of 82%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prediction-market price does not guarantee the bill will fail, but it reflects growing concern that Congress may simply run out of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senate Pushes CLARITY Act Into September<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Senate is scheduled to leave Washington after its final votes on Aug. 7 and return on Sept. 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That gives lawmakers only a limited number of working days before the legislative calendar becomes dominated by government funding, midterm election politics, and other priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thune has indicated that the CLARITY Act will receive attention when senators return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, putting the bill on the agenda does not guarantee passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Senate still needs to resolve several major disagreements before leadership can realistically assemble the 60 votes required to advance the legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the CLARITY Act Would Change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act is a 309-page proposal designed to establish a clearer federal market structure for cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of its most important features is a division of regulatory authority between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the proposed framework, digital assets connected primarily to sufficiently decentralized networks could fall under CFTC oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tokens that remain closely tied to the efforts of a company, founding team, or centralized organization could continue to be treated as securities under SEC jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This distinction matters because the two agencies operate under very different regulatory frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CFTC Could Gain Authority Over Spot Crypto Markets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bill would give the CFTC statutory authority over spot digital commodity markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is a significant change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CFTC already regulates cryptocurrency derivatives such as Bitcoin futures, but its authority over spot markets is more limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CLARITY Act would create a clearer federal framework covering trading platforms that list qualifying digital commodities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposal also addresses areas including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crypto exchange regulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Token classification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer asset protections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bankruptcy treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stablecoin rewards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DeFi-related activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developer protections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market integrity requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporters argue that the bill could provide the regulatory certainty the U.S. crypto industry has sought for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tokens Could Transition From Securities to Commodities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another important feature is a proposed pathway allowing certain digital assets to move from securities regulation toward commodity treatment as their networks become more decentralized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This addresses one of the industry&#8217;s longest-running complaints about the application of the Howey test to crypto assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A token may initially depend heavily on a company or development team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time, however, its network may become more decentralized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CLARITY Act attempts to create a legal process for recognizing that transition rather than permanently treating an asset according to the circumstances surrounding its original launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">House Passed the Bill With Strong Bipartisan Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The House of Representatives approved the CLARITY Act on July 17, 2025, by a vote of 294 to 134.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 70 Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That made it one of the strongest bipartisan congressional votes on major cryptocurrency regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Senate Banking Committee later advanced the legislation on May 14, 2026, by a vote of 15 to 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two Democrats joined the Republican majority at the committee stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At that point, supporters expected the bill to move toward a Senate floor vote much sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those expectations have repeatedly slipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Earlier Deadlines Have Already Been Missed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporters initially hoped the Senate could vote before the July 4 recess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That did not happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attention then shifted to the August recess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That deadline has now also been missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The repeated delays matter because Congress has a limited amount of floor time available before the November midterm elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every missed legislative window makes the path to final passage more complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bill must not only pass the Senate but also survive additional negotiations with the House before it can reach the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Polymarket Odds Collapse From 82% to 16%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prediction markets have become an increasingly visible measure of sentiment around the CLARITY Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main Polymarket contract asks whether H.R. 3633 will become law before Jan. 1, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The market reportedly peaked at approximately 82% in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By late July, those odds had fallen sharply as negotiations stalled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following confirmation that there would be no Senate vote before the August recess, the market was trading around 16%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearly $5 million has reportedly been traded on the contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That makes it one of the more liquid crypto-related regulatory prediction markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prediction Markets Reflect Sentiment, Not Certainty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Polymarket price should not be treated as a guaranteed political outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prediction markets reflect what traders collectively believe is likely based on available information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices can move quickly when new developments emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a bipartisan agreement on the unresolved ethics language could significantly improve expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A government funding crisis or another delay could push the odds even lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current 16% price therefore reflects the market&#8217;s view of the legislative path as it exists now rather than a final judgment on the bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stablecoin Yield Compromise Removes One Major Obstacle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the more important compromises in the Senate version involves stablecoin yield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current framework would restrict passive interest payments on stablecoins simply held in a wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, it would permit certain activity-based rewards connected to lending, staking, or other productive on-chain activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The distinction is designed to address concerns from the banking industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banks have argued that stablecoins paying interest merely for being held could compete directly with traditional deposits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A stablecoin paying rewards for participating in an economic activity presents a different regulatory issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Stablecoin Yield Matters to Banks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional banks rely heavily on customer deposits as a source of funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If consumers could move their savings into stablecoins paying comparable or better passive returns, banks could face greater pressure on their deposit base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banking industry groups therefore pushed for restrictions on stablecoins paying simple holding-based yield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crypto companies initially resisted broad restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current compromise appears to preserve some opportunities for blockchain-based rewards while protecting the traditional deposit model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the supplied article, banking and crypto industry groups have largely accepted the current language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means stablecoin yield is no longer the bill&#8217;s biggest obstacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ethics Rules Have Become the Main Political Problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most difficult unresolved issue concerns cryptocurrency holdings by senior government officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Democrats have pushed for stronger restrictions because of President Trump&#8217;s financial involvement in the crypto sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The source article says the current bipartisan draft would require certain federal officials, including the president, to divest cryptocurrency holdings exceeding specific thresholds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One proposed threshold applies to holdings worth more than $1 million that also represent at least 10% of a company&#8217;s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smaller holdings above $15,000 could face blind-trust or divestment requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These provisions have become one of the biggest barriers to securing enough Democratic votes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Democrats Want Stronger Conflict-of-Interest Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Democratic lawmakers argue that federal officials involved in shaping cryptocurrency policy should face stricter restrictions when they have substantial financial exposure to the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The debate has become especially sensitive because the president&#8217;s own crypto-related financial interests are part of the political discussion surrounding the legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The White House reportedly showed some willingness to accept ethics restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Democrats argued that earlier proposals did not go far enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That disagreement prevented negotiators from reaching a final compromise before the August recess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tillis and Gallego Worked on Alternative Language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senators Thom Tillis and Ruben Gallego developed alternative ethics language aimed at breaking the deadlock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the supplied article, the proposal included stronger restrictions on government officials and possible enforcement authority for state attorneys general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That enforcement provision became controversial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Republicans expressed concerns that allowing state officials to sue the Justice Department or exchanges over alleged ethics violations could be used for partisan political purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A later version reportedly made portions of the ethics restrictions temporary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That revision still did not produce a final agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senate Changes Could Create Problems in the House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if senators reach an ethics compromise, another challenge remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The House version passed in July 2025 did not contain the same ethics provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any significantly different Senate version would therefore need to be reconciled with the House bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That normally happens through a conference committee or another legislative process in which the two chambers agree on identical language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">House Republicans who supported the original legislation may object to adding restrictions they did not previously approve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates an unusual problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The provision needed to win Senate Democratic votes could later become an obstacle to House approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senate Needs 60 Votes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passing the CLARITY Act through the Senate requires more than a simple majority at the most important procedural stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chamber generally needs 60 votes to invoke cloture and overcome a filibuster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Republicans hold 53 seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means bill supporters would need at least seven Democratic senators if every Republican backed the legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The political math is more difficult if any Republicans oppose the final language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gives centrist Democrats significant leverage over the bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Democratic Support Comes With Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several Democratic senators have publicly raised concerns about the legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their priorities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stronger consumer protections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tougher illicit-finance provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More comprehensive ethics rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clearer restrictions on conflicts of interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stronger safeguards around crypto platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These demands are politically difficult because changes designed to attract Democratic votes could alienate some Republicans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leadership therefore has very little margin for error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every amendment can change the vote count in both directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Midterm Elections Make the Vote Harder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The approaching midterm elections add another complication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crypto regulation is politically sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A senator supporting the bill could be criticized for helping the cryptocurrency industry or weakening conflict-of-interest protections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A senator opposing it could be accused of blocking innovation or regulatory clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For lawmakers facing competitive elections, avoiding the vote altogether may sometimes be politically safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The August recess effectively delays the moment when senators must take a public position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September Offers Only a Narrow Window<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Senate is expected to return on Sept. 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if leadership immediately prioritizes the CLARITY Act, procedural rules consume valuable time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cloture must be filed before the Senate can move toward the required procedural vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chamber then has to navigate waiting periods, debate, amendments, and a final vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the article, the Senate has roughly 14 working days between its return and the period when election-related scheduling begins to dominate the calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is a very narrow window for a 309-page financial regulation bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Government Funding Could Take Priority<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The September timing becomes even more difficult because the federal fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congress must address government funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If lawmakers become caught in negotiations over appropriations or a continuing resolution, the CLARITY Act could quickly lose floor time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Government funding is must-pass legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crypto market structure is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senate leadership would almost certainly prioritize preventing a government shutdown over advancing cryptocurrency legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is one of the biggest risks to the bill&#8217;s September prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Staff Negotiations Can Continue During Recess<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The August recess does not completely stop negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congressional staff, industry representatives, regulators, and White House officials can continue discussing the unresolved language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This could allow negotiators to prepare a compromise before senators return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, major political concessions are more difficult during an election-year recess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senators will spend much of the period meeting voters and campaigning in their home states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That environment may encourage lawmakers to maintain their positions rather than compromise publicly on a controversial ethics issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September Passage Still Would Not Finish the Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even a successful Senate vote would not immediately send the bill to the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Senate version is expected to differ from the bill passed by the House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two chambers would have to agree on a single final text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major differences could involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ethics restrictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stablecoin reward rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CFTC funding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DeFi provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture Committee language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consumer protections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resolving those differences could take weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final agreement would then need approval from both chambers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conference Committee Creates Another Time Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conference negotiations on major financial legislation can be complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawmakers from the House and Senate must agree on the exact language of the final bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every compromise has the potential to reopen political disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ethics provisions are particularly difficult because they could directly affect the president&#8217;s financial activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if the Senate passes a strict ethics framework, the House may resist it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the House pushes for weaker restrictions, Democratic support in the Senate could collapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That leaves negotiators balancing two different coalitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Presidential Signature Adds Another Uncertainty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bill would ultimately need the president&#8217;s signature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That creates an unusual political situation if the final legislation includes substantial restrictions on the president&#8217;s own cryptocurrency interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bill can pass both chambers and still fail to become law if the president rejects it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congress could theoretically override a veto, but that would require much larger bipartisan majorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prediction-market price therefore reflects more than just the probability of a Senate vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It reflects the combined probability that every remaining legislative step succeeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Polymarket&#8217;s 16% May Reflect the Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sharp decline in prediction-market odds does not necessarily mean traders believe the CLARITY Act lacks political support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The House vote demonstrated substantial bipartisan interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Senate Banking Committee also advanced the legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bigger problem is timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To become law before 2027, the bill must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resolve outstanding Senate disagreements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure at least 60 votes for cloture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass the Senate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconcile differences with the House.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass both chambers again if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reach the president.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive a signature before the congressional calendar expires.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each additional step introduces another possibility for delay or failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens if September Fails?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the Senate does not act before its mid-October pre-election recess, the bill could move into the lame-duck session following the November elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technically, passage would still be possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Politically, the chances become much weaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outgoing lawmakers may have little incentive to spend limited floor time on complex cryptocurrency regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The outcome of the midterm elections could also change the balance of power in Congress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If control of either chamber changes significantly, lawmakers may choose to restart the process in the next Congress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A New Congress Could Mean Starting Over<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legislation that does not complete the congressional process generally has to be reintroduced when a new Congress begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That would mean repeating committee work, negotiations, votes, and potentially major revisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industry lobbyists are therefore preparing for the possibility that comprehensive market structure legislation could slip into 2027 or beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the supplied article, starting again could delay a final framework by at least another 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