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Last checked 31 October 2026 · India first, then the US

Finance Act 2022: 30% VDA tax and 1% TDS India

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Government (BJP-led NDA) · Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman: Taxing crypto income is a sovereign right and is not a decision to legalise or ban it. TDS helps track transactions. The Hindu report on Lok Sabha debate
Ruling party MP (BJP) · Nishikant Dubey: Raised RBI concerns about illicit use and favoured strict action, including a ban. MediaNama report on Lok Sabha debate
Opposition (INC) · Gaurav Gogoi: The government is sending mixed signals and should set a clear policy. MediaNama report on Lok Sabha debate
Opposition (BSP) · Ritesh Pandey: 1% TDS will hamper how Web3 businesses work in India. MediaNama report on Lok Sabha debate
BJD · Pinaki Misra: A crypto ban would be like banning the internet; TDS is set too high. MediaNama report on Lok Sabha debate

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Sponsor (Republican) · Sen. Bill Hagerty: Creates clear stablecoin rules, protects consumers and keeps innovation in the US. Senator Hagerty floor remarks
Opponent (Democrat) · Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Urged a no vote until critical issues were fixed and objected to the limited amendment process. Congressional Record
House votes · Both parties: Republicans 206 yes, 12 no. Democrats 102 yes, 110 no. House roll call 200

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House votes · Both parties: Republicans 216 yes, 0 no. Democrats 78 yes, 134 no. House roll call 199

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House votes · Both parties: Republicans 207 yes, 0 no. Democrats 21 yes, 182 no. House roll call 189
White House (Biden) · President: Vetoed the resolution on 31 May 2024. Congress.gov

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