What Members of the U.S. Senate from the 116th Session of Congress Support Crypto?

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina (R)

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina (R)

Mike Lee

Senator from Utah (R)

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida (R)

Mike Crapo

Senator from Idaho (R)

Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona (D)

John Barrasso

Senator from Wyoming (R)

Shelley Capito

Senator from West Virginia (R)

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida (R)

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana (R)

Jacky Rosen

Senator from Nevada (D)

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa (R)

Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska (R)

Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas (R)

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma (R)

John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota (R)

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas (R)

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky (R)

Susan Collins

Senator from Maine (R)

Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky (R)

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York (D)

Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi (R)

John Thune

Senator from South Dakota (R)

Lisa Murkowski

Senator from Alaska (R)

Jim Risch

Senator from Idaho (R)

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana (R)

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota (R)

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi (R)

Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin (R)

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana (R)

Dan Sullivan

Senator from Alaska (R)

Anti-Crypto Senators

Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts (D)

83 Stances

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio (D)

17 Stances

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois (D)

16 Stances

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota (D)

10 Stances

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts (D)

9 Stances

Jack Reed

Senator from Rhode Island (D)

7 Stances

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator from Rhode Island (D)

6 Stances

Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator from Nevada (D)

5 Stances

Maggie Hassan

Senator from New Hampshire (D)

Angus King Jr.

Senator from Maine (I)

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania (D)

Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado (D)

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan (D)

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon (D)

Jeanne Shaheen

Senator from New Hampshire (D)

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina (R)

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland (D)

Bernie Sanders

Senator from Vermont (I)

Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut (D)

Joe Manchin III

Senator from West Virginia (D)

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington (D)

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia (D)

Tom Carper

Senator from Delaware (D)

Patty Murray

Senator from Washington (D)

Mazie Hirono

Senator from Hawaii (D)

Chris Coons

Senator from Delaware (D)

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut (D)

Ben Cardin

Senator from Maryland (D)

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois (D)

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin (D)

Brian Schatz

Senator from Hawaii (D)

Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota (D)

Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico (D)

Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama (R)

Recent Stances By Senators On Crypto

Pat Toomey

@SenToomey

Nothing from yesterday’s hearing dispels the history of both SEC Commissioner Crenshaw’s, and CFTC Commissioner Goldsmith Romero’s, long-standing hostility toward crypto. x.com/eleanorterrett…

2024-07-12T22:20:30.000Z · via Twitter

Very Pro-Crypto

Pat Toomey

@SenToomey

Commissioner Crenshaw’s opposition to a spot Bitcoin ETF is particularly inexplicable given that a Federal court had practically ordered its approval.

2024-07-12T22:20:31.000Z · via Twitter

Very Pro-Crypto

Pat Toomey

@SenToomey

Today @Coinbase released an illuminating report showing more of America’s top companies are onchain than ever before, but we risk losing talent and our pole position if we don’t set fair standards for crypto in the US. Learn more: coinbase.com/blog/the-state…

2024-06-12T12:41:31.000Z · via Twitter

Very Pro-Crypto

Ted Cruz

@SenTedCruz

Today is a monumental day in the history of cryptocurrency and #Bitcoin. 12 years ago, a man traded 10,000 Bitcoin for 2 pizzas. This was the first transaction ever. I’m proud to see Texas develop into a crypto oasis —a testament to the Lone Star State’s ingenuity and… x.com/i/web/status/1…

2024-05-22T21:06:21.000Z · via Twitter

Very Pro-Crypto

Ted Cruz

@SenTedCruz

Enjoyed sitting down with @DigitalChamber and @rftylerpage to talk about the power of cryptocurrency to generate new jobs, encourage entrepreneurship, hedge against inflation, and present new opportunities. pic.twitter.com/oXeyIOoyxw

2024-05-16T16:43:05.000Z · via Twitter

Very Pro-Crypto

Bob Casey Jr., Senator from Pennsylvania (D)

Quoted from www.standwithcrypto.org on Apr 22nd, 2024

Senator Bob Casey completed the Stand With Crypto Questionnaire and demonstrated support for crypto and digital assets. He emphasized the importance of crypto in driving technological innovation, economic growth, and job creation. Senator Bob Casey supports comprehensive regulatory frameworks that offer clarity and promote responsible innovation.

Somewhat Pro-Crypto

Kirsten Gillibrand

@GillibrandNY

.@SenLummis and I joined @SquawkCNBC this morning to talk about our new bill regulating stablecoins. American consumers deserve to have transparency, accountability, and security. Our bill will ensure critical consumer protections are met while promoting responsible innovation. pic.twitter.com/ouBRfA3R9R

2024-04-17T13:59:23.000Z · via Twitter

Very Pro-Crypto

Kirsten Gillibrand

@GillibrandNY

I'm proud to join @SenLummis to introduce the Payment Stablecoin Act. Passing a regulatory framework for stablecoins is critical to protecting consumers, promoting responsible innovation, and cracking down on money laundering and illicit finance. gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/rel… pic.twitter.com/lIqA3rwQXN

2024-04-17T12:02:21.000Z · via Twitter

Very Pro-Crypto

Kirsten Gillibrand

@GillibrandNY

RT @SenLummis:

@gillibrandny and I are introducing the most comprehensive stablecoin bill to date. Crypto assets are revolutionizing the…

2024-04-17T17:29:29.000Z · via Twitter

Very Pro-Crypto

Jacky Rosen, Senator from Nevada (D)

Quoted from www.standwithcrypto.org on Apr 12th, 2024

Senator Jacky Rosen completed the Stand With Crypto Questionnaire and demonstrated support for crypto and digital assets. She emphasized the importance of crypto in driving technological innovation, economic growth, and job creation. Senator Rosen supports comprehensive regulatory frameworks that offer clarity and promote responsible innovation.

Somewhat Pro-Crypto

Elizabeth Warren

@SenWarren

Cyber criminals are exploiting cryptocurrency to scam Americans out of billions every year. In 2023, the FBI reported $12.5 billion in losses from online scams—fueled by phony crypto schemes. We need more rules to protect consumers from crypto risks. ca.news.yahoo.com/record-12-5-bi…

2024-03-29T20:14:35.000Z · via Twitter

Very Anti-Crypto

Elizabeth Warren

@SenWarren

Sam Bankman-Fried stole customer money and threw it at lawmakers to try to advance his crimes. It’s time white collar criminals are held to account, but lawmakers are still pushing his schemes. We need tough rules to crack down on crypto crime.

2024-03-28T19:07:41.000Z · via Twitter

Very Anti-Crypto

Pat Toomey

@SenToomey

DC friends – Join @coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and 40+ thought leaders to discuss how crypto moves America forward. March 20th at Capital Turnaround. RSVP here. updatethesystemsummit.splashthat.com

2024-03-15T23:07:05.000Z · via Twitter

Very Pro-Crypto

A tweet from @EleanorTerrett referenced Jack Reed

NEW: Rhode Island Senator @SenJackReed and California Senator @Senlaphonza have penned a letter to @GaryGensler asking for the agency to step in to ensure broker-dealers are giving investors the proper disclosures around the $BTC ETFs (which they say should be properly referred… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… pic.twitter.com/xwlfu7kx3F

2024-03-14T22:10:37.000Z · via Twitter

Very Anti-Crypto

Rick Scott

@SenRickScott

Big government has no business spying on Americans to control their personal finances & track their transactions. It’s a massive overreach. Proud to join @SenTedCruz to intro the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act to stand up against this invasive practice. rickscott.senate.gov/2024/2/sens-ri…

2024-02-26T23:32:18.000Z · via Twitter

Very Pro-Crypto

Elizabeth Warren

@SenWarren

For years, I’ve been ringing the alarm that cryptomining uses more energy than entire cities. @SecGranholm’s decision to track crypto emissions is powerfully important in our fight to rein in crypto’s carbon pollution. reuters.com/technology/us-…

2024-01-31T22:31:24.000Z · via Twitter

Very Anti-Crypto

Ed Markey

@SenMarkey

Cryptomining continues to sap electricity from the grid and supercharge the climate crisis. @SenWarren and I pushed for required energy reporting—now we need to pass my Crypto-Asset Environmental Transparency Act and tackle this problem. reuters.com/technology/us-…

2024-01-31T21:38:43.000Z · via Twitter

Very Anti-Crypto

Elizabeth Warren

@SenWarren

A new @USGAO report confirms that rogue nations are using crypto to dodge sanctions and undermine our national security. It’s time for crypto to follow the same anti-money laundering rules as everyone else. I’ve got a bill to make it happen. twitter.com/usgao/status/1…

2024-01-21T22:46:21.000Z · via Twitter

Very Anti-Crypto

John Barrasso

@SenJohnBarrasso

RT @SenateGOP: NEW EPISODE: @SenLummis joined us on the Elephant in the Room

She tells us about ranches, rodeos, Bitcoin, cowboys, and…

2024-01-19T18:15:04.000Z · via Twitter

Somewhat Pro-Crypto

Elizabeth Warren

@SenWarren

The @SECgov is wrong on the law and wrong on the policy with respect to the Bitcoin ETF decision. If the SEC is going to let crypto burrow even deeper into our financial system, then it's more urgent than ever that crypto follow basic anti-money laundering rules.

2024-01-11T21:41:42.000Z · via Twitter

Very Anti-Crypto

Pat Toomey

@SenToomey

I'm glad the SEC finally approved Bitcoin ETFs. This is good news for investors and financial innovation. But the Chairman's statement denigrating the entire crypto industry was a mistake.

2024-01-11T18:20:14.000Z · via Twitter

Very Pro-Crypto

Pat Toomey

@SenToomey

Great news and long overdue. Bitcoin ETFs are finally open to investors. wsj.com/finance/regula…

2024-01-10T23:03:33.000Z · via Twitter

Very Pro-Crypto

John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

This N.Y.U. Student Owns a $6 Million Crypto Mine. His Secret Is Out. nytimes.com/2023/12/25/tec…

2023-12-26T13:01:40.000Z · via Twitter

Very Pro-Crypto

Elizabeth Warren

@SenWarren

Crypto companies are spending millions building an army of former defense and law enforcement officials to lobby against new rules shutting down crypto-financed terrorism. This revolving door boosts the crypto industry, but endangers our national security. twitter.com/politico/statu…

2023-12-19T21:52:34.000Z · via Twitter

Very Anti-Crypto

Shelley Capito

@SenCapito

In case you missed it → I’m pushing @USTreasury for answers on reports of designated foreign terrorist organizations financing terrorist activities with crypto assets. The ambiguity and lack of regulation regarding how cryptocurrency changes hands raises serious concerns that… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

2023-12-19T21:37:55.000Z · via Twitter

Pending Position

Jack Reed

@SenJackReed

If foreign banks or foreign crypto firms knowingly do business w/ terrorists, they should lose access to the U.S. financial system. Our new bipartisan bill gives @USTreasury tools to protect our nat’l & economic security from new & emerging threats from terrorist orgs. twitter.com/markwarner/sta…

2023-12-11T21:08:26.000Z · via Twitter

Very Anti-Crypto

Elizabeth Warren

@SenWarren

When it comes to banking policy, I don’t usually agree with the CEOs of multi-billion dollar banks. But enforcing anti-money laundering rules against crypto to protect national security is common sense & critical. It's time for Congress to act. pic.twitter.com/zZAegAjeb4

2023-12-07T02:42:01.000Z · via Twitter

Very Anti-Crypto

Mitt Romney

@SenatorRomney

Hamas' attacks on Israel have hastened the need for the U.S. to counter the role crypto plays in financing terrorism. Our bipartisan bill expands sanctions to cover all terrorist organizations—including Hamas—and addresses threats involving digital assets.romney.senate.gov/romney-warner-…

2023-12-07T21:03:56.000Z · via Twitter

Very Anti-Crypto

Debbie Stabenow

@SenStabenow

I support the action brought against Binance by the @TheJusticeDept, @CFTC & @USTreasury. We must continue to pursue crypto companies that defraud Americans & enable criminal activity, but enforcement is not enough. Congress must act to regulate this industry & protect consumers.

2023-11-21T22:13:57.000Z · via Twitter

Neutral on Crypto

Elizabeth Warren

@SenWarren

The CEO of the world’s largest crypto exchange pleaded guilty to breaking anti-money laundering laws. This is part of a larger trend of criminal activity in the crypto industry and sadly predictable. I urged @TheJusticeDept to investigate Binance for lying to Congress.

2023-11-21T21:24:10.000Z · via Twitter

Very Anti-Crypto