# Democrats Take Congress, Stalling Trump-Era Crypto Legislation

By [The BSCN Debrief](https://paragraph.com/@bscnalpha), 2026-11-04

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Democrats secured control of both the Senate and House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. The Associated Press reported Democrats reached 51 Senate seats after Josh Turek's Iowa victory, with later tallies showing 54 Senate seats and 225 House seats for Democrats. Republicans hold 43 Senate and 136 House seats as counts continue.

The outcome threatens passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which failed a September procedural vote with 49 in favor and 50 against, short of the required 60. The bill must pass before January 3, 2027, or face reintroduction. Analysts expect no movement for two years under Democratic control, which also enables increased scrutiny of Trump's crypto business connections.

**Read the full story on BSC News:** [Democrats Win Senate and House in 2026 Midterms, Putting CLARITY Act and Trump Crypto Agenda at Risk](https://bsc.news/news/democrats-win-congress-trump-crypto-clarity-act?utm_source=paragraph&utm_medium=brief&utm_campaign=article_wire)

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