Skip to content

From the Archives: A Boehner 2009 Protest on Floor Paved Way for Pelosi ‘Filibuster’

By Ryan Kelly and D.A. Banks

[jwp-video n=”1″]

It appears John Boehner set the precedent for Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s remarks on the House floor today. Back on June 26, 2009, then-Minority Leader John Boehner talked for over 20 minutes and received a ruling from the chair, when Democrats tried to interrupt him, that “it’s the custom of the House to hear the leader’s remarks” during morning hour speeches. Watch for more.

Recent Stories

Seth Moulton pushes for ‘new generation’ of leaders but clock is ticking

At the Races: No breaks for Dems

After profane repost slamming GOP, Trump heads to Texas-sized fundraiser

Man arrested with guillotine near Capitol told officers it was ‘the real deal’

Cassidy says abortion pill makers turn blind eye to safety

Kids law needed beyond Meta settlement, backers say