Senate Democrats unanimously blocked the Clarity Act, rejecting a digital asset regulatory framework despite Republican claims that over 120 requested amendments were incorporated into the final proposal. Not a single Senate Democrat voted to advance the legislation, ending more than a year of bipartisan negotiations aimed at establishing clear guardrails for the crypto industry. Proponents argued the bill included expanded ethics provisions covering elected officials and President Trump, enhanced enforcement roles for state attorneys general, and additional anti-money laundering tools for law enforcement. Supporters maintained the legislation would protect consumers, support small business growth through faster and lower-cost transactions, and prevent criminal abuse of the financial system, but accused Democrats of prioritizing politics over regulatory clarity.