The CLARITY bill is on shaky ground heading into a critical decision in the US Senate. Democrats have pulled their support for the final version, even after Republicans added 126 amendments at their request. The biggest sticking point? Ethics provisions buried in the bill. Democrats sent a counter-offer back to the GOP, but so far, no deal. The crucial procedural vote is happening today, September 15.

Where things stand

The final CLARITY bill text failed to win bipartisan backing, even after a marathon of edits. Republicans tried to meet Democratic demands with 126 changes, but the ethics section is still a dealbreaker for Dems. Talks are ongoing—Democrats have sent over a revised proposal, but as of the vote, there’s still no compromise.

What’s next

Today’s procedural vote will decide the next move for the CLARITY bill in the Senate. With the ethics language still unresolved, the bill’s fate hangs in the balance until the vote wraps up—and there’s a real chance both sides will head back to the drawing board.