XRP Slides as Senate Clarity Act Vote Falls Short

By Isaac • September 15, 2026 11:09 pm •

Bitcoin and XRP sold off Tuesday after the Senate failed to advance the Clarity Act, adding another layer of uncertainty to a market that was already under pressure.

Decrypt reported that the procedural vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to move forward. Bitcoin slid toward $76,000 during the session, while XRP posted a sharper percentage decline as traders reacted to the setback for federal crypto market-structure legislation.

The vote did not amount to a final rejection of every possible crypto bill. It did, however, stop this version from advancing on Tuesday and exposed how difficult the remaining negotiations have become.

The report said the measure received 51 votes, nine short of the threshold. Negotiators