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Longest Senate filibusters

Published On: Mar 11 2013 03:38:57 PM EDT   Updated On: Mar 07 2013 12:41:08 PM EST

Rand Paul's 13-hour filibuster doesn't come close to the longest talkathon in Senate history.

Rand Paul filibusters on floor of Senate
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REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Sen. Rand Paul staged a filibuster of more than 13 hours trying to stall a confirmation vote on CIA Director nominee John Brennan. It was a long-winded speech to be sure, but nowhere close to the longest filibuster in Senate history. Here are the Top 7, according to Senate records.

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