New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a speech that lasted more than 25 hours and broke the record set by Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, 68 years ago.

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker took to the Senate floor Monday evening saying he would remain there as long as he was “physically able.”

Senator Cory Booker has long been known for his dedication to public service, but his financial standing has also drawn interest. As of 2025, Booker's estimated net worth is around

Senator Cory Booker's record-breaking speech has stirred presidential speculation, but experts told Newsweek it's too early to know how viable of a candidate he may be in 2028.Newsweek reached out to Booker for comment via his office and political team.

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke the record this week for the longest speech ever made on the Senate floor, but it wasn't a filibuster. Here's why.

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke the record for the longest floor speech in recorded Senate history when he bested Sen.

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) pledges to hold the Senate floor for "as long as I'm physically able" in a filibuster that began on Monday night. Booker is protesting what he called a reckless and unconstitutional attack on America by President Donald Trump. (Photo by congress.gov via Getty Images) Getty Images

Cory Booker is giving a marathon speech blasting Donald Trump's administration and Elon Musk. Here's what to know about the Senator from New Jersey.