U.S. Senator John Kennedy said he was "not surprised" by the failure of the CLARITY Act vote, but does not believe the bill is dead. John Kennedy stated that his Democratic colleagues understand the need to establish a cryptocurrency market structure that appears deliberately designed, but such work will have to wait until the lame-duck session. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz cited the movie 'The Princess Bride,' stating there is a significant difference between a bill being "dead" and "almost dead," and hopes it can be revived. Ted Cruz blamed Democrats for the failed vote, accusing them of "playing politics" and pushing crypto industry activities and jobs overseas. [Odaily]