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Congressional Gridlock Before Midterms

Lawmakers are delaying contentious legislative votes on crypto regulation and other issues while rushing through funding measures to avoid shutdowns ahead of the midterm elections.

4 stories · since Aug 4

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How the narrative developed 4 stories

  1. Aug 8
  2. PoliticsRunning 18h

    Senate passes 90-6 stopgap funding bill to avert October shutdown before midterms

    The bipartisan measure funds the government through December 11 and blocks Trump administration control over federal grants.

    Peak 18 items in one 3h at Aug 8, 3 AM; 54 items over 6 days 54 items524 engagement3 sources
  3. Aug 7
  4. PoliticsRunning 1m

    Senate Republicans delay CLARITY Act vote to September, weeks before midterms

    Leader Thune files cloture motion before August recess, pushing crypto regulatory bill past election season.

    Peak 8 items in one 3h at Aug 7, 3 PM; 8 items over 6 days 8 items0 engagement2 sources
  5. Aug 6
  6. PoliticsRunning 3d

    US Senate crypto bill stalls despite industry spending push

    Landmark legislation faces delay as crypto industry seeks regulatory clarity ahead of November elections.

    Peak 6 items in one 3h at Aug 8, 3 PM; 14 items over 6 days 14 items0 engagement3 sources
  7. Aug 4
  8. BusinessRunning 4d

    Clarity Act crypto vote delayed to September as banking lobby pressure grows

    A major cryptocurrency regulation bill faces Republican resistance from state banks after weeks of intense lobbying, pushing its Senate vote into next month.

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