Clarity Act Vote Fails but May Not Be Dead, John Kennedy Says It Could Wait for Lame-Duck Session

Odaily News: A Fox Business crypto reporter posted on X that U.S. Senator John Kennedy said he was "not surprised" by the failure of the Clarity Act vote, but does not believe the bill is dead. John Kennedy stated that Democratic colleagues understand the need to establish a crypto market structure that appears to have been intentionally designed, but the related work will have to wait until the lame-duck session.

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, citing the film The Princess Bride, said there is a big difference between the bill being "dead" and "mostly dead," and expressed hope that it can be brought back to life. Ted Cruz blamed Democrats for the failed vote, saying they are "playing politics" and driving crypto industry activity and jobs overseas.