Inside the Final-Day Political Collapse That Undermined the Clarity Act Vote
The passage of the Clarity Act, long heralded as a cornerstone of comprehensive market‑structure reform, met an unexpected and dramatic defeat in the final moments of the legislative session. What appeared on the surface to be a routine vote was, in fact, the climax of a series of behind‑the‑scenes power struggles, strategic miscalculations, and personal rivalries that had been simmering for week…
Sept. 15, 2026, 9:58 p.m.