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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker took to the Senate floor at 7 p.m. on March 31 and did not yield the floor for more than 25 hours.
From USA TODAY
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker stood on the Senate floor and spoke for 25 hours and 5 minutes this week, breaking the modern record for the longest Senate speech ever.
From U.S. News & World Report
Booker's speech, which he framed as a response to calls for action from his constituents, focused on criticizing the Trump administration's policies.
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