The CLARITY Act cleared its committee markup with just two Democratic senators voting in favor. No Democratic amendments made it through the session. Senator Tim Scott called the process bipartisan despite the overwhelming party-line divide.
Two Democrats in Support
Only two members of the Senate Democratic caucus backed the legislation during committee proceedings. That number represents a tiny fraction of their total seats. Republicans pushed the bill forward without meaningful Democratic input. The sparse support left the legislation heavily dependent on party-line votes.
Amendments Never Advanced
Democrats proposed changes to the bill during markup debates. Not a single amendment from the minority party was adopted. The committee set aside every proposed modification. This outcome highlighted the absence of compromise during the session.
Contradictory Bipartisan Claim
Senator Tim Scott described the markup as bipartisan. His statement clashed with the actual vote count and amendment results. The committee rejected all Democratic contributions while passing the bill on near-unanimous Republican votes. The disconnect between the rhetoric and reality was impossible to ignore.
The legislation now moves to the full Senate floor for a vote where its fate hinges on overcoming the stark partisan divide.
