Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), a failed presidential candidate famous for his “Spartacus” moment, made history on Wednesday with his remarks on the Senate floor criticizing President Donald Trump’s policies.
The speech began at 7 p.m. ET on Monday and kept going through the night and into Tuesday. At times, other Democrats gave Booker a small reprieve when they asked him questions.
By 7:18 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Booker broke the record held by the late Strom Thurmond from South Carolina, which was 24 hours and 18 minutes with a filibuster against the 1957 Civil Rights Act.
BREAKING: Sen Cory Booker has now spoken continuously on the floor for more time than any other Senator in history, beating Sen Strom Thurmond’s record of 24 hours and 18 minutes. pic.twitter.com/IzUmUQ74qc
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) asked Booker if he…
