Senator Cory Booker Sets Senate Record with 25-Hour Speech
Senator Cory Booker set a new record with a 25-hour and 5-minute Senate speech, surpassing Strom Thurmond’s 1957 filibuster, as he took aim at President Trump’s policies with support from fellow Democrats.
Published on April 2, 2025
On April 2, 2025, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey broke a historic record by delivering a 25-hour and 5-minute speech on the Senate floor. His marathon address surpassed the previous record set in 1957 by Strom Thurmond during a filibuster and was designed to spotlight his opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies. Booker’s remarks criticized planned tariffs, announced government layoffs, and contentious proposed tax cuts, drawing attention to several national issues.
Booker’s sustained effort was supported by fellow Democrats who interjected with questions and offered short breaks to keep the speech going. His performance, imbued with historical references and a call for accountability, served as a symbolic act of resistance during a time of significant political activity, including recent electoral developments and additional governmental measures. The record-breaking session has already drawn comparisons to previous stalwarts of Senate history and set a new benchmark for political endurance.