New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker has held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted more than 25 hours.

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday night, setting a historic mark to show Democrats’ resistance to President Donald Trump’s sweeping actions.

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.

Inspiring.

  • ReallyActuallyFrankenstein@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
    172·
    1 day ago

    I managed to catch the end - amazing he was lucid and charismatic and compelling after doing that for 24 hours. I supported it symbolically but didn’t guess at motives. But when I saw it, it came off as a sincere, genuinely convincing and energizing act.

    • Rolder@reddthat.com
      51·
      1 day ago

      I was even more amazed when I learned they can’t leave the podium the entire time. No food no bathroom no nothing