Senate leader sees path for CLARITY Act, with Democratic votes key

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said there is still a solid chance of reaching agreement on the CLARITY Act, though conditions could change quickly. According to Politico reporter Jordain Carney, Thune said the bill’s prospects depend on whether Democrats can provide enough votes to bring it to the floor, and discussions on that issue are still ongoing. Thune added that his outlook has shifted from optimism to pessimism and back to optimism, while stressing that the situation remains fluid and could change within an hour.