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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries breaks 6 hour mark as Republicans leave chamber
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2:28Now PlayingHouse Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has surpassed the six hour mark as he continues to slam President Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill.
It appears he is aiming to break the record previously set by Kevin McCarthy in 2021. McCarthy spoke for 8 hours and 32 minutes in opposition to the Build Back Better legislation.
ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports from Capitol Hill.
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