25 Hours And 5 Minutes: Cory Booker Sets Record For Longest Filibuster Speech In U.S. Senate History
The speech was ceremonial and did nothing to block any legislation, but it was intended to show Democrats’ resistance to the actions taken by our convicted felon and serial rapist president. Via AP:
Booker took to the Senate floor on Monday evening, saying he would remain there as long as he was “physically able.” It wasn’t until 25 hours and 5 minutes later that the 55-year-old senator, a former football tight end, finished speaking and limped off the floor. It set the record for the longest continuous Senate floor speech in the chamber’s history. Booker was assisted by fellow Democrats who gave him a break from speaking by asking him questions on the Senate floor.
The final moments of Booker’s speech tonight:
