Washington, D.C., April 2, 2025: U.S. Senator Cory Booker has set a record for delivering the second-longest speech in Senate history, speaking for 24 hours and 18 minutes. The speech, delivered on the Senate floor, was part of a broader effort to highlight key legislative issues and rally support for his stance on a critical policy debate. Booker’s marathon address captivated lawmakers and the public, drawing attention to his cause.
This historic filibuster places Booker among a select group of senators known for extended speeches in congressional history. His prolonged address underscores the significance of the issue at hand, as well as the strategic use of extended debate in legislative proceedings. The record for the longest Senate speech remains held by Strom Thurmond, who spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes in 1957.
