Key facts
- The U.S. Senate will not vote on the crypto market structure bill before its August recess.
- Unresolved issues among senators from both parties have delayed the vote.
- Industry leaders hope for a vote in September when the Senate returns to Washington, D.C.
- The Senate is scheduled to return to Washington on September 14, 2026.
- The Senate will vote on a continuing resolution, a Russia sanctions bill, and nominations before the recess.
The U.S. Senate will not vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before its August recess, despite earlier indications from Senator Tim Scott that a vote would occur this week. Multiple sources following the legislation told CoinDesk that unresolved issues among senators from both parties have delayed the process. Industry leaders are now hoping for a vote in September, when the Senate returns to Washington, D.C. on September 14, 2026, with approximately three weeks to address outstanding legislation. Before breaking for recess, the Senate is scheduled to vote on a continuing resolution to fund the federal government, a Russia sanctions bill, and a group of nominations. Politico first reported late Thursday that the Senate did not expect to hold a first vote on the Clarity Act before the recess.