Democratic leader delivers record 8-hour speech to delay vote on the Build Back Better Act.

According to relevant media reports, U.S. Democratic leader Jeffries spoke for over 8 hours in the House of Representatives, breaking the record for the longest speech in the House, with the aim of delaying the passage of the "Beautiful Big Bill". Jeffries used his speaking time to read letters from constituents who may be affected by cuts to social safety net programs and named those Republicans who are about to support the bill.

This speech is the last trick the Democrats have to delay the passage of the bill. Nevertheless, the bill is still expected to pass later on Thursday, in order to meet the Republican-imposed deadline of July 4. Most Republicans are unimpressed by the speech. House Speaker Johnson called the speech "a complete waste of everyone's time."