Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Democratic Senator Holds Senate Floor for 13 Hours and Counting to Protest Trump

Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley (Ore.), a prominent Senate progressive, held the Senate floor overnight and into early Wednesday morning, speaking for more than 13 consecutive hours to protest President Trump ...

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With Republicans it's always the same strategy: Families lose, billionaires win. youtube.com/shorts/co788 ...

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-- Senator Jeff Merkley (@merkley.senate.gov) Oct 22, 2025 at 8:39 AM

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I am sure that all the other Senators are sitting there listening with 'baited breath'. ; )

#1 | Posted by MSgt at 2025-10-22 11:30 AM

Oh Boy, can I get a transcript?

#2 | Posted by fishpaw at 2025-10-22 12:21 PM

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