TLDR
- Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse urged senators to advance the Clarity Act despite remaining disputes.
- The revised crypto bill includes more than 100 changes requested by Democratic lawmakers.
- Polymarket odds for 2026 passage briefly rose to about 35% before falling back.
- Senators Mark Warner and Ruben Gallego said the latest compromise still falls short.
- Tuesday’s cloture vote could shape whether the Clarity Act advances before the end of 2026.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is urging U.S. senators to move forward with the Clarity Act as lawmakers prepare for a key procedural vote. The crypto bill has faced renewed resistance despite months of negotiations and a revised Senate package.
Garlinghouse said the current text reflects real concessions made by both sides. He argued that lawmakers should not abandon the bill because some disputes remain unresolved.
Ripple CEO Pushes Crypto Bill Ahead of Vote
Garlinghouse posted his appeal on Tuesday and said the legislation resulted from difficult policy trade-offs. He repeated his earlier message that lawmakers should not let the pursuit of a perfect bill block a workable agreement.
This bill isn't just a compromise…it's the product of real, substantive trades policymakers made to get here.
I said this many months ago: perfect can't be the enemy of good…
and let's be clear: those trades weren't small. This isn't a deal Senators should be ‘settling for’ —… https://t.co/mdLvqKVXjG— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) September 14, 2026
The Ripple CEO responded to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who has also encouraged senators to advance the measure. Both comments came as supporters tried to preserve momentum before the Senate vote.
Revised Clarity Act Faces Fresh Resistance
Republicans released a heavily revised version of the Clarity Act over the weekend after months of talks. The package included more than 100 changes requested by Democrats and addressed several disputed areas.
The changes briefly improved expectations for the crypto bill. Polymarket odds of passage in 2026 rose from the low-20% range to about 35% on September 14 as negotiations appeared to make progress.
The stronger outlook faded after several Democrats said the revised text still did not meet their concerns. Senator Mark Warner said the changes did not go far enough, while Senator Ruben Gallego also expressed dissatisfaction.
Staff for Senator Elizabeth Warren on the Senate Banking Committee circulated arguments against the compromise. Their opposition added uncertainty around whether the bill can secure enough support to move forward.
Tuesday Vote Could Shape 2026 Timeline
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on cloture for the motion to proceed. The procedural step will show whether lawmakers have enough support to continue consideration of the Clarity Act.
A failed vote would not automatically end the crypto bill. However, another delay would leave lawmakers with less time to complete the process in 2026, especially as other legislative priorities compete for Senate attention.
Garlinghouse’s appeal comes as the debate reaches a critical stage. Supporters continue to press for action, while opponents argue that the latest compromise still requires changes before the Senate advances it.
