Support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is crossing party lines ahead of a possible Senate Banking Committee vote, according to new polling from HarrisX. The survey found that 52% of registered voters support the crypto market structure bill, while 11% oppose it.
The polling does not provide a senator-by-senator count of Democrats and Republicans backing the bill. It measures voter support by party. HarrisX reported net support of plus 48 among Democrats, plus 43 among Republicans, and plus 32 among Independents.
The Clarity Act is designed to create a federal framework for digital assets and define oversight roles for the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Supporters say the bill would replace case-by-case enforcement with clearer rules for exchanges, token issuers and market participants.
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The Senate Banking Committee is preparing for a possible markup as soon as next week. Draft legislative text has reportedly been circulated to select industry participants, while some language remains under review to reflect priorities from Democratic offices.
Poll Shows Bipartisan Voter Support
HarrisX said support for the Clarity Act includes Democrats, Republicans and Independents after voters were given a neutral description of the bill. The data showed 52% support overall, with only 11% opposed.
The survey also found that 70% of voters believe the United States should have already passed crypto legislation. Another 62% said it is important for the U.S. to set global rules for digital finance, while 60% said they prefer clear federal legislation over enforcement through lawsuits.
The polling suggests that digital asset regulation is no longer limited to one political party. HarrisX said 37% of voters would be more likely to support a senator who votes in favor of the Clarity Act, creating a plus 20 net electoral benefit for lawmakers who support the bill.
The survey also found that 47% of voters would consider backing a candidate outside their preferred party if that candidate supported the Clarity Act and their party did not. That figure rose to 72% among crypto owners and 67% among voters familiar with digital assets.
Senate Banking Committee Nears Markup
The Senate Banking Committee is expected to take up the bill as lawmakers work toward a formal vote. Reports said committee staff have circulated draft text to some industry members before a possible Thursday vote.
The bill has already gone through months of negotiations. One of the main issues involved stablecoin rewards and whether issuers should be allowed to offer yield. Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks recently reached compromise language that bans bank-deposit-style passive yield on stablecoins while allowing some rewards tied to active participation.
Some parts of the draft reportedly remain in brackets, meaning language may still change before markup. Industry sources cited in reports said the general reaction to the draft has been positive, though some provisions remain under discussion.
Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott has been working to move the bill before the Memorial Day recess. Missing that window could slow the bill’s path through the Senate and reduce the time available for the House to act.
National Security Message Gains Support
HarrisX found that national security is one of the strongest arguments for passing crypto legislation. The survey said 56% of voters believe digital payment systems built and controlled outside the United States would weaken American national security, compared with 22% who said it would strengthen it.
The finding shows that voters are viewing digital finance as part of global competition as well as financial regulation. Polling also found concern about offshore crypto activity operating outside U.S. oversight.
Crypto industry leaders have argued that delays in federal legislation create uncertainty and leave room for foreign jurisdictions to set standards. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse in a recent interview, said that lawmakers were close to agreement earlier in the year, but delays allowed new objections to emerge.
However, the White House has set a July 4 target for final action on the bill, according to recent comments from digital asset policy officials. That timeline would require the Senate to complete committee work, advance the bill on the floor and give the House enough time to reconcile or pass related language.
