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The longest filibuster in U.S history came in 1957 and lasted for over 24 hours.

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Senator Strom Thurmond holds the record for the longest filibuster, which lasted for 24 hours and 18 minutes. He spoke non-stop in an attempt to block the Civil Rights Act of 1957.

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