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Explained: What is 'magic minute'? Democrat's last ditch attempt to delay Trump's 'One Big, Beautiful Bill'

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to the House floor for what has now become a marathon speech, invoking a rarely used House procedure known as the “magic minute” to protest President ...
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What is a ‘magic minute,’ and why can it last several hours?

Video above: A portion of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ remarks delivered as he extends his “magic minute” to delay the passing of Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” on Thursday, July 3. (NEXSTAR) ...
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Jeffries’ ‘Magic Minute’ Address Sets House Record

That minute turned into hours as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) set a new House floor speech record after spending 8 hours and 44 minutes at the podium Thursday. The objective of the ...
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NBC's Ali Vitali: Jeffries Taking His Sweet Time With "Magic Minute" So GOP Can't Pass Bill Overnight

NBC's Ali Vitali reports on House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries's more than two-hour "magic minute" designed to prevent Republicans from passing the "Big, Beautiful Bill" before sunrise. WILLIE ...