Democratic senator warns rushing CLARITY Act vote could delay passage

U.S. Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego warned that rushing a Senate vote on the CLARITY Act could instead delay its passage, arguing that partisan differences over ethics issues and stablecoin rewards should be resolved first. Gallego said at the SALT Wyoming Blockchain Symposium that the crypto industry should encourage further talks between Democrats and Republicans rather than push for an early vote, according to Cointelegraph. Gallego said work still remains to finalize provisions under the Agriculture Committee’s jurisdiction, assemble the full legislative package, and decide how to send it to the House. Gallego added that with 60 votes needed to move the bill through the Senate, forcing a procedural vote before securing enough bipartisan support could slow the measure instead. Gallego said that could weigh on President Donald Trump’s administration, which is pushing for the CLARITY Act’s swift passage.