US Senator Sets Record with 24-Hour Speech on Senate Floor

Historic 24-Hour Senate Speech: Watch the Record-Breaking Video

On March 31, 2025, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey delivered a continuous speech on the Senate floor lasting 25 hours and 5 minutes, setting a new record for the longest Senate speech. This surpassed the previous record of 24 hours and 18 minutes held by Senator Strom Thurmond in 1957.

Senator Booker began his speech at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, March 31, and concluded after 25 hours and 5 minutes. He utilized this extended floor time to express opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies, particularly criticizing proposed budget cuts affecting the Social Security Administration. Throughout his address, Booker highlighted concerns about the administration’s impact on American democracy and governance.

During his marathon speech, Booker was supported by fellow Democratic senators who posed questions, providing brief respites and allowing him to maintain his presence on the floor. The speech was live-streamed on various platforms, including Booker’s YouTube channel, where it attracted significant viewership.

While not conducted to block specific legislation, Booker’s extensive speech served as a symbolic gesture of resistance against the current administration’s agenda.