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Cory Booker Sets Senate Record with 25-Hour Speech Opposing Trump Policies

The speech, which protested the nomination of Matthew Whitaker as NATO ambassador, sparked debate over its classification as a filibuster due to prior invocation of cloture.

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Supporters of Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., gather outside the U.S. Capitol as he speaks on the Senate floor on April 1, 2025.
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Overview

  • Senator Cory Booker delivered a 25-hour and 5-minute speech, breaking the record for the longest speech in U.S. Senate history, previously held by Strom Thurmond in 1957.
  • The speech, framed as a protest against Trump administration policies, specifically opposed the nomination of Matthew Whitaker as NATO ambassador.
  • Booker's speech was not technically a filibuster as the Senate had already invoked cloture, limiting debate to 30 hours and ensuring the vote would proceed.
  • The effort included reading constituent letters and invoking civil rights themes, with Booker describing it as an act of 'good trouble' inspired by John Lewis.
  • The speech drew significant public attention, with millions engaging via YouTube and TikTok, and Booker emphasized it as a call to action on national challenges.