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Democratic senators team up to help Cory Booker continue ‘talking filibuster’ protesting Trump agenda By Julian E.J. Sorapuru Globe Staff,Updated April 1, 2025, 3:21 p.m.

MERKLEY: Of course, my argument is for the talking filibuster, which means that as long as the Democrats in the minority maintain a continuous presence on the floor speaking, they can block a bill.