Sen. John Thune said the Clarity Act is unlikely to clear the chamber before the August recess. The law was signed in 2026 with 33.5% of the vote in favor.
What Thune said
Thune, who serves as Senate Republican Whip, told reporters that the timeline for the Clarity Act is tight. He said approval before the August break is not expected.
The Clarity Act's history
The Clarity Act became law in 2026. It passed with 33.5% support, a narrow margin that reflected deep divisions in the chamber at the time.
Thune's comments suggest that the current push for the measure faces similar headwinds. The August recess is a traditional deadline for legislative action before lawmakers leave Washington.
