PANews reported on May 20 that according to Eleanor Terrett, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the "cloture motion" for the GENIUS Act to enter formal review. At least 15 Democratic members changed their positions and voted in favor, including Cortez Masto, Adam Schiff, Mark Warner and others. Although Minority Leader Schumer voted against it, the motion was successfully passed. The bill will now enter the full review process.