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Cory Booker’s marathon Senate floor speech stretches overnight in protest over Trump actions

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Cory Booker began his marathon speech on the Senate floor at 7 p.m. ET Monday evening .

Booker is a member of the Senate Democratic leadership team.

The New Jersey senator is protesting actions by President Donald Trump 's administration.

The speech is not a filibuster because Booker is not blocking legislation or a nomination.

The late Strom Thurmond holds the record for the longest speech when he spoke on the floor for 24 hours and 18 minutes to oppose the Civil Rights Act of 1957 . This story and headline have been updated with additional information. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com .

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