Partisan Rift Over Trump’s Crypto Ties Sidelines Collaboration in Key Senate Committee Vote

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Citing Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency interests, Democrats explained the lack of bipartisan backing as a key Senate committee approved digital asset legislation by a single vote.

The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the market structure bill 12-11 on Thursday, revealing a deep partisan split despite its reputation for cross-aisle cooperation.

Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) highlighted productive work done last year, culminating in a November discussion draft, but stated Republicans abandoned that collaborative effort after the holidays.

Booker called for a return to bipartisan work to complete the bill promptly.