The longest filibuster in history of the U.S. Congress was conducted in 1957 by S.C. Senator Strom Thurmond, who spent 24 hours and 18 minutes attempting to stop the passage of the Civil Rights Act. Cory Booker just crossed hour 19 and is still going strong. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol... - ThreadSky

nikkimcr.bsky.social • 3 days ago

The longest filibuster in history of the U.S. Congress was conducted in 1957 by S.C. Senator Strom Thurmond, who spent 24 hours and 18 minutes attempting to stop the passage of the Civil Rights Act.

Cory Booker just crossed hour 19 and is still going strong.

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/cory-booker-bashes-trump-marathon-senate-floor-speech-1235307934/

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floral-beasts.bsky.social•3 days ago

Good info, thanks💙

originalbamagirl.bsky.social•3 days ago

Yes!! Sen Booker will set a new record today!!!

erocy.world•3 days ago

Great photo choice on the editor tbh

alexandergruchala.bsky.social•3 days ago

Can he go all the way?!

angldemm.bsky.social•3 days ago

Depends. **ba dum tss**

joea64.bsky.social•3 days ago

With some help from his fellow caucus members, I think so. It's obvious he spent some time preparing physically for this marathon. He appeared to be showing a bit of fatigue earlier but if he paces himself I think he can make it.

alexandergruchala.bsky.social•3 days ago

Getting support from teammates works for the Tour de France. Why not for a filibuster?

dr4shore.bsky.social•3 days ago

And drafting in Nascar.😂

sunnyjim.bsky.social•2 days ago

Yes! Let Strom be your guide Cory!!!

mst3kfan77.bsky.social•3 days ago

He barely seems tired. It's pretty great.

lucycat02.bsky.social•2 days ago

So incredibly fitting that Sen Booker be the one to BURY strom thurmond's hate.

independenthuman.bsky.social•3 days ago

Man, I hate being the one noticing and pointing out the negative here.

The Civil Rights Act still passed (a good thing). In other words, it will be great if Booker can come close to beating the record, even better if he does, but it doesn't change the fact that wont likely stop the bill.

dandavidson206.bsky.social•2 days ago

The fact that he is still trying & standing up for millions is the point. It’s what we must all lean into for justice & some shreds of sanity. The last 71 days ain’t it…

regulator1.bsky.social•3 days ago

#resist Resisting still!

welcome2absurdia.bsky.social•3 days ago

Ohhh…it would be AMAZING if Cory Booker broke Strom Thurmond’s filibuster record!!!

dr4shore.bsky.social•3 days ago

I think that's his goal.🤔🤞

joea64.bsky.social•3 days ago

It would, but what's really important is that he's creating a new story/narrative of unremitting opposition to Trump that people can rally around.

welcome2absurdia.bsky.social•3 days ago

I love it!!!

hfoster0101.bsky.social•3 days ago

Now is the time for every Democratic Senator to pledge to continue to hold the floor when Booker is no longer able to continue to do so! @democrats.senate.gov

leroydickson.bsky.social•2 days ago

It’d be amazing if someone took over immediately after. For the next two years straight. If Congress isn’t working for US, block them from working for Trump.

andrewrockwell.bsky.social•3 days ago

Can we get #RollingFilibuster trending by tagging all the other senators that should be resting up for their 24+ hours filibusters once Booker finishes?

dr4shore.bsky.social•3 days ago

That would be awesome. And take right into
NATIONAL PROTEST
April 5th💙
https://handsoff2025.com

evahyldgaard.bsky.social•3 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/evahyldgaard.bsky.social/post/3llrjrbno7k2p

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