CoinVoice Latest News, according to related media reports, U.S. Democratic leader Jeffries spoke for over 8 hours in the House of Representatives, breaking the record for the longest speech in the House, aiming to delay the passage of the "Beautiful Big Bill". Jeffries used his speaking time to read letters from voters who may be affected by cuts to social safety net programs, naming those Republicans who are about to support the bill. This speech is the last resort for the Democrats to delay the passage of the bill. Nevertheless, the bill is still expected to pass later on Thursday to meet the Republicans' self-imposed deadline of July 4. Most Republicans dismissed the speech. House Speaker Johnson called the speech "a complete waste of everyone's time."