Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi just gave a speech on the House floor that lasted seven hours, but what is scarcely being reported is what she actually talked about.
Wednesday afternoon, the House’s historian pointed out that Pelosi had spoken for more than seven hours, the longest continuous speech in more than a hundred years.
JUST IN: From the House Historian's Office: @NancyPelosi has set the record for the longest-continuous speech in House history: pic.twitter.com/w598TQQJRr
— Ed O'Keefe (@edokeefe) February 7, 2018
“It appears that [Minority] Leader Pelosi set the record for the longest-continuous speech in the House, going back at least to 1909 when Champ Clark of Missouri held the floor for 5 hours and 15 minutes to speak against the tariff overhaul that year,” the statement from the House Historian recorded.
“It’s important to note,” the statement continued, “that although Clark held the record for the longest speech at the time, but it is the longest example we’ve been able to find on short notice.”
“For additional context, please keep in mind that House leadership positions of Majority and Minority Leader date to around 1899, and that the practice of holding one-minute speeches in the House dates to 1937. Moreover, the rule limiting debate in the House dates to 1841.”
As we reported earlier, Pelosi began her “one-minute” talk about 10:04 a.m. and it continued past 5 p.m. That’s over seven hours, for those using Common Core math.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is now at five-plus hours speaking solo on the House floor on DACA. No breaks. No water. On her feet the entire time.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) February 7, 2018
By the way she’s still talking in hour nine. Here’s a random picture of her shoes, but still little word about what she’s actually saying.
As @NancyPelosi enters HOUR 9 of her filibuster, here’s a live shot of those much talked about heels: pic.twitter.com/5uOcuB3ybh
— Heather Caygle (@heatherscope) February 7, 2018
As one might imagine, Pelosi used her “magic” minute to rail about DACA, although reports are scarce about the substance of her rant, if any.
Here are snippets from around the web that document that Pelosi was talking about… something.
Pelosi has never done something like this before. In fact, no one really has. The House doesn't have a filibuster the way the Senate does. Leaders have used their extended "one minute" privilege to speak for maybe 20-30 minutes before, but Pelosi has spoken for nearly 3 hours
— Sarah D. Wire (@sarahdwire) February 7, 2018
READ BETWEEN THE LINES … Ryan has already says he plans immigration legislation. He hasn’t said when. He has already committed to what Pelosi is asking.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) February 7, 2018
Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui dozes off listening to Nancy Pelosi during her filibuster on the House floor pic.twitter.com/kkQD9aowEC
— Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) February 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/FiveRights/status/961281565593690119
While speaking on immigration, a protestor in the House gallery shouted at Nancy Pelosi: "What is your solution?"
Pelosi blows off the question, gives the person a dirty look, and says, "We've always treated this [being on the floor of the House] with respect." pic.twitter.com/yJOekxmwOT
— Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) February 7, 2018
That just about sums it all up. Nancy Pelosi wanted to make a big show about DACA ahead of the midterm elections, but when asked about actual solutions… all she had was a dirty look.
Classic Pelosi.
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