The ranking Democrat easily broke the record for the longest speech in the history of the House. The old record was the 5 hour and 15 minute speech given by then-Rep. Champ Clark (D-Mo.) back in 1909. Pelosi, 77, meant to pressure speaker Paul Ryan to allow debate on the House floor over immigration reform, … Continue reading “Pelosi held the House floor for 8 hours without sitting–and in heels” The ranking Democrat easily broke the record for the longest speech in the history of the House.