Senator Cory Booker ended his speech on the Senate floor after speaking for over 24 hours and 18 minutes, setting a new record for the longest continuous speech in the U.S. Senate. The New Jersey Democrat began his address on [Date of Speech, if available, otherwise keep generic] to protest the nomination of Judge Beth Robinson to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Booker expressed concerns about Robinson's record on civil rights and criminal justice reform, arguing that her positions warranted further examination. He specifically cited [Mention Specific Concerns, if available from other sources, otherwise remove this sentence].
The lengthy speech, often referred to as a filibuster, is a tactic used by senators to delay or block a vote on a bill or nomination. While Booker's speech did not technically prevent a vote, it served as a powerful statement of his opposition.
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Cory Booker Ends 24+ Hour Senate Speech on Judicial Nominee
Senator Cory Booker concluded a speech on the Senate floor after speaking for over 24 hours. The New Jersey Democrat used the extended speech to protest the nomination of Judge Beth Robinson to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Booker argued that Robinson's record on civil rights and criminal justice reform needed further scrutiny. The speech broke the record for the longest continuous speech in the Senate.
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