Booker called filibuster an 'abuse of power' years before setting Senate speech record Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., delivered the longest-ever floor speech in the Senate on Tuesday, years after condemning the filibuster as an "abuse of power."

2/ “A filibuster is a tactic used in the US Senate to delay or block a vote on legislation by prolonging debate. It allows senators to speak for as long as they wish, making it difficult to reach a decision unless a supermajority of 60 votes is obtained to end the debate.”
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Cory Booker Does 25 Hour Filibuster HasanAbi · Episode

Is the lesson for Dems from Booker "we need to take action that's what the people want" or "hey we just have to do optics to get votes". That is the litmus test going forward. #notafilibuster #optics

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I feel so bad for having to go to sleep (here in Sydney!) while @booker.senate.gov is still talking. Now he's talking about disease management, urging Senate Dems to stop supporting Trump's agenda. @smith.senate.gov asking a question now. #KeepGoingCory 👊🏽 #notafilibuster #filibuster #senateprotest

Sen. Rand Paul Ends Quasi-Filibuster of PATRIOT ACT Renewal Sen. Rand Paul shortly before midnight ended his "filibus...

What a waste of time. #notafilibuster Sen. Rand Paul Ends Quasi-Filibuster of PATRIOT ACT Renewal http://nbcnews.to/1K2bzfF via @NBCNews