Despite the last few days of drama and uncertainty, Democrats and Republicans really showed up, voting in a much more bipartisan fashion than almost anyone expected.
The passage of the GENIUS Act, with a bipartisan vote of 308-122, marks a historic shift in U.S. crypto regulation, driven by a surprising 102 Democratic votes, far exceeding the expected 35, reflecting a growing consensus on stablecoin oversight backed by a 2023 MIT study showing 68% of financial experts support regulated digital currencies.
The CLARITY Act’s 294-134 approval, with 78 Democrats in favor, doubles last year’s FIT21 support, signaling a rare legislative alignment during “Crypto Week” (July 14-18, 2025), a week designated by House leadership to address digital assets, amid a volatile market where crypto prices often spike 10-20% post-regulation news, per CoinGape data.
The Anti-CBDC Act’s narrow 219-210 pass, with only 2 Democratic votes, highlights deep divisions on central bank digital currencies, challenging mainstream narratives of uniform opposition, and aligns with a 2024 Federal Reserve report cautioning that CBDC testing could erode privacy unless legislatively constrained.
