For the U.S. Senate to proceed with deliberations on the Clarity Act before its August recess, Senate Republican Whip John Thune must initiate the deliberation process on the 4th (local time) and put the commencement of full Senate deliberation to a vote on the 6th, according to Crypto in America, a cryptocurrency policy specialized media outlet. If 60 votes are secured in that vote, debate on the bill and consideration of amendments can begin.