Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry NYT: Technology By: David Yaffe-Bellany 15 September 2026 at 16:06 The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trumpβs personal investments in crypto. Β© Alex Kent/The New York TimesThe bill passed in the House last year, but it has faced numerous delays in the Senate.