A new HarrisX poll finds strong bipartisan voter support for cryptocurrency regulation through the CLARITY Act, with nearly half willing to cross party lines to support it. The survey indicates the bill could provide an electoral advantage for politicians backing it.
Nearly half of U.S. voters are willing to cross party lines to achieve clear cryptocurrency regulation, and public support for the CLARITY Act could bring an electoral benefit for politicians, according to a new survey from HarrisX. The poll of 2,008 registered voters found 52% support the act, with only 11% opposed.
About 47% of respondents said they would consider voting for a candidate outside their preferred party if that candidate backed the bill and their own party did not. Among cryptocurrency users, that number jumped to 72%. The poll also highlighted strong bipartisan support, with 55% of Democrats, 58% of Republicans, and 42% of independents supporting it.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated on X, “Passing the CLARITY Act is a bipartisan, winning issue.” Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev added, “There’s real momentum now to finally get CLARITY across the finish line. One more small push and we establish the legislative foundation to ensure American dominance in digital finance.” Public support for the bill could give senators a 20-point electoral advantage, the survey said.
The crypto industry has been awaiting the CLARITY Act to move through the U.S. legislative process. It is expected to provide long-awaited regulatory clarity and could help the country become a major hub for crypto and digital finance. Some predict the act will receive additional markups as soon as next week.
At the Consensus 2026 conference, Coinbase‘s vice president of U.S. policy, Kara Calvert, predicted a markup next week from the Senate Banking Committee. She stressed that bipartisan support is needed to pass the Senate, requiring at least 60 votes. The timeline for a vote may still be months away, however, with U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand recently suggesting additional markups and predicting a Senate vote in August.
