The U.S. Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, known as the CLARITY Act, after a cloture (Senate procedure for ending debate) vote on the afternoon of Sept. 15 local time. The motion received 49 votes in favor and 50 against, falling short of the 60 votes required to overcome obstruction and begin full-Senate debate and amendment procedures. All Democratic and independent senators present voted against it, joined by Republicans Susan Collins, Josh Hawley, Jerry Moran and Thom Tillis. Democratic Senator Chris Coons did not vote. Tillis later filed a motion to reconsider, leaving open the possibility of further consideration.