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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries‘ “magic minute” speech is still going after an hour as Republicans race to pass President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act before a self-imposed July 4 deadline.
While other members of the House of Representatives have time limits on the length of time they can speak during debates, party leaders receive a procedural perk known as the “magic minute.” Precedent treats that minute as elastic and they may keep the floor indefinitely until they voluntarily yield.
“Just took to the House Floor to speak in support of a country where everyone can afford to live the good life,” Jeffries wrote on X, formerly Twitter, early Thursday.
“And in strong opposition to Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill that is devastating to everyday Americans. We will not be silenced.”
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The Democrat began his speech at 4:53 a.m. ET.
More to follow.