How long was Strom Thurmond's record-breaking filibuster?
24 hours and 18 minutes
12 hours and 30 minutes
18 hours and 45 minutes
36 hours
Answer
Strom Thurmond conducted the longest speaking filibuster ever by a lone senator, lasting 24 hours and 18 minutes, in opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957. This remains a record in the United States Senate.
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