History of Cory Booker in Timeline
Cory Booker is an American politician and the senior United States senator from New Jersey, serving since 2013. He is the first African-American U.S. senator from New Jersey. Prior to his senate career, Booker served as the 38th mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013. He also served on the Municipal Council of Newark for the Central Ward from 1998 to 2002. Booker is a member of the Democratic Party.
1936: Birth of Cary Alfred Booker
In 1936, Cary Alfred Booker, Cory Booker's father, was born. He later became one of the first black IBM executives.
1960: Spartacus film reference
In 1960, the film 'Spartacus' was released, and Cory Booker, in 2018, compared himself to a character in the film.
April 27, 1969: Cory Booker Born
On April 27, 1969, Cory Anthony Booker was born. He is now an American politician and the senior United States senator from New Jersey.
1978: Jeff Bell Republican Party Nominee for U.S. Senate
Jeff Bell was the Republican Party nominee for U.S. Senate in 1978.
1986: Named to USA Today All-USA High School Football Team
In 1986, Cory Booker, while at Northern Valley Regional High School, was named to the USA Today All-USA high school football team.
1991: Graduated from Stanford University
In 1991, Cory Booker graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science. He played football and was elected senior class president.
1992: Received Master of Arts in Sociology
In 1992, Cory Booker received a Master of Arts degree in sociology from Stanford University.
1992: Wrote about sexual encounter in The Stanford Daily
In 1992, Cory Booker recounted a sexual encounter during his teenage years in his column for The Stanford Daily, discussing his changed attitudes towards sexual relations and how "skewed attitudes" lead to rape.
1992: Became a vegetarian
In 1992, while a student at Oxford University, Cory Booker became a vegetarian.
1992: Admitted to having 'hated gays'
In a 1992 column in The Stanford Daily, Cory Booker admitted that as a teenager he had "hated gays."
1994: Earned degree at Queen's College, Oxford
In 1994, Cory Booker earned a degree in United States history at The Queen's College, Oxford, as a Rhodes Scholar.
1996: Richard J. Pezzullo Ran for US Senate
In 1996, Richard J. Pezzullo ran for the US Senate as the Conservative Party candidate.
1997: Obtained Juris Doctor from Yale Law School
In 1997, Cory Booker obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Yale Law School and operated free legal clinics for low-income residents.
1998: Lived in Brick Towers
From 1998 to 2006, Cory Booker lived in Brick Towers, a troubled housing complex in Newark's Central Ward.
1998: Elected to Municipal Council of Newark
In 1998, Cory Booker was elected to the Municipal Council of Newark for the Central Ward, serving until 2002.
1999: Sharpe James Elected as State Senator
In 1999, Sharpe James, the incumbent mayor who Booker later ran against, was elected as a state senator.
2000: Murray Sabrin Ran for the Senate
In 2000, Ramapo College professor Murray Sabrin ran for the Senate.
January 9, 2002: Announced Mayoral Campaign
On January 9, 2002, Cory Booker announced his campaign for mayor of Newark, running against incumbent Sharpe James. The campaign was contentious, with James resorting to mudslinging and questioning Booker's background. Although he garnered 47% of the vote, Booker lost the election.
2002: Served on the Municipal Council of Newark
Cory Booker served on the Municipal Council of Newark for the Central Ward until 2002.
2002: Lost Mayoral Election
In 2002, Cory Booker ran for mayor of Newark but lost to incumbent Sharpe James.
2004: Booker Follows Obama as African-American Senator
In 2004, Barack Obama was elected to the Senate. Cory Booker was the first African-American to be elected to the Senate since Barack Obama in 2004.
2005: Street Fight nominated for Academy Award
In 2005, the documentary "Street Fight", which chronicled Cory Booker's 2002 mayoral campaign, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
February 11, 2006: Announced Mayoral Candidacy Again
On February 11, 2006, Cory Booker announced his second run for mayor of Newark. He won the May 9 election with 72% of the vote after raising over $6 million for his campaign.
June 2006: Assassination Plot Foiled
In late June 2006, before Cory Booker took office, New Jersey investigators foiled a plot to assassinate him. The plot was led by Bloods gang leaders inside four New Jersey state prisons. The motive was described as a response to the acrimonious campaign and Booker's promises to take a harder line on crime.
June 20, 2006: Won Lawsuit Against James Administration
On June 20, 2006, Superior Court Judge Patricia Costello ruled in Cory Booker's favor in a lawsuit against the James administration. Booker had sought to terminate cut-rate land deals that favored redevelopment agencies and would cost the city money.
July 1, 2006: Took Office as Mayor of Newark
On July 1, 2006, Cory Booker took office as mayor of Newark. He announced a 100-day plan to implement reforms that included increasing police forces, ending background checks for many city jobs, refurbishing police stations, improving city services, and expanding summer youth programs.
November 2006: Moved out of Brick Towers
In November 2006, Cory Booker moved out of his apartment in Brick Towers for a rental on Hawthorne Avenue in Newark's South Ward.
2006: Became Mayor and crime dropped significantly
After Cory Booker became mayor in 2006, Newark led the nation in violent crime reduction from 2006 to 2008. He was also a member of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition.
2006: Became Mayor of Newark
In 2006, Cory Booker became the 38th mayor of Newark, a position he held until 2013.
2006: Defeated Ronald Rice in Mayoral Election
In 2006, Cory Booker ran for mayor again and defeated Deputy Mayor Ronald Rice. During his first term, he doubled affordable housing under development and reduced the city budget deficit significantly.
September 2008: Events in September 2008
No event details available for September 2008.
2008: Newark Leads the Nation in Crime Reduction
From 2006 to 2008, Newark led the nation in violent crime reduction during Cory Booker's mayoralty.
2008: Received Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
In 2008 and 2009, the City of Newark received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award under Cory Booker's leadership.
2008: Murray Sabrin Ran for the Senate
In 2008, Ramapo College professor Murray Sabrin ran for the Senate.
April 2009: Events in April 2009
No event details available for April 2009.
May 2009: Received honorary degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology
In May 2009, Cory Booker received an honorary doctor of humane letters degree from the Newark-based New Jersey Institute of Technology for "his outstanding career in public service as the Mayor of Newark."
October 2009: Received Sarah Brady Visionary Award
In October 2009, Cory Booker received the Sarah Brady Visionary Award from the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence for his work in reducing gun violence.
2009: Brick City won Peabody Award
In 2009, Cory Booker starred in the documentary series Brick City, which focuses on his efforts to improve Newark. Brick City won a Peabody Award in 2009.
2009: Turned down leadership of the White House Office of Urban Affairs
In 2009, after Barack Obama became President of the United States, Cory Booker was offered the leadership of the new White House Office of Urban Affairs, but he turned the offer down, citing a commitment to Newark.
2009: Received Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
In 2009, the City of Newark received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award under Cory Booker's leadership.
2009: Satirical feud with Conan O'Brien
In the fall of 2009, Cory Booker engaged in a satirical on-air and YouTube feud with Tonight Show host Conan O'Brien, with O'Brien jokingly insulting Newark and Booker responding that he would ban O'Brien from the Newark airport. The feud ended with O'Brien donating to the City of Newark and the Newark Now charity.
March 2010: Won Shorty Award for Best Microblog
In March 2010, Cory Booker won a Shorty Award in the government category for having the best microblog.
March 2010: Newark's First Murder-Free Month
March 2010 marked Newark's first murder-free month in over 44 years during Cory Booker's time as mayor, although murder and overall crime rates began to rise again after 2008.
April 3, 2010: Announced Candidacy for Reelection
On April 3, 2010, Cory Booker announced his candidacy for reelection as mayor of Newark. He was heavily favored to win and emphasized the importance of a "united government".
July 2010: Met Mark Zuckerberg
In July 2010, Cory Booker attended a dinner at a conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, where he was seated with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. They began a conversation about Booker's plans for Newark.
September 2010: Zuckerberg Donated $100 Million to Newark Schools
In September 2010, Mark Zuckerberg announced that he was donating $100 million to the Newark school system, following conversations with Cory Booker. The announcement was made on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
October 10, 2010: Established Let's Move! Newark
On October 10, 2010, Cory Booker established Let's Move! Newark as part of First Lady Michelle Obama's national Let's Move! initiative against childhood obesity.
December 2010: Furloughs and Pay Cuts Implemented
From July through December 2010, Cory Booker's administration imposed one-day-a-month furloughs for all non-uniformed employees, as well as 2% pay cuts for managers and directors earning more than $100,000 a year.
December 2010: Received honorary doctorate from Yeshiva University
In December 2010, Cory Booker received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Yeshiva University for "his bold vision for Newark and setting a national standard for urban transformation."
December 28, 2010: Shoveled Constituent's Driveway
On December 28, 2010, Cory Booker gained national attention when he responded to a constituent's request on Twitter by personally shoveling her elderly father's driveway after he was about to attempt to do it himself.
2010: Brick Towers was demolished
In 2010, Brick Towers, where Cory Booker previously lived, was demolished and a new mixed-income development was built there.
2010: Awarded the U.S. Senator John Heinz Award
In 2010, Cory Booker received the U.S. Senator John Heinz Award for Greatest Public Service by an Elected or Appointed Official, an award given out annually by the Jefferson Awards.
2010: Brick City nominated for Primetime Emmy
In 2010, Cory Booker starred in the documentary series Brick City, which focuses on his efforts to improve Newark. Brick City was nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2010.
2010: Reelected as Mayor
In 2010, Cory Booker was reelected as mayor of Newark.
May 13, 2011: Delivered commencement address at New York Law School
On May 13, 2011, Cory Booker delivered the commencement address to New York Law School graduates at Avery Fisher Hall (now David Geffen Hall) at Lincoln Center.
May 2011: Gave commencement address at the University of Rhode Island
In May 2011, Cory Booker gave the commencement address at the University of Rhode Island and received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
June 2011: Received honorary degree and served as commencement speaker at Williams College
In June 2011, Cory Booker received an honorary doctor of laws degree for the urban transformation of Newark and served as that year's commencement speaker at Williams College.
2011: Contribution to documentary Miss Representation
In 2011, Cory Booker contributed to the documentary Miss Representation and commented on the representations of women in politics in mass media.
2011: Newark Receives Emergency State Aid
In 2011, Newark received $32 million in emergency state aid, mandating an agreement between the city and state that required the state to approve appointments to City Hall administrative positions.
April 12, 2012: Booker saves woman from house fire
On April 12, 2012, Cory Booker rescued a woman from a house fire, incurring smoke inhalation and second-degree burns to his hands. The Newark Fire Chief John Centanni stated that Booker's actions may have saved the woman's life.
May 12, 2012: Remarks on Meet the Press critical of Obama's campaign
On May 12, 2012, Cory Booker appeared on Meet the Press and made remarks critical of Obama's reelection campaign, stating that attacks on Mitt Romney's record at Bain Capital were "nauseating". The Romney campaign used these comments against Obama, leading to controversy.
May 2012: Received honorary degree and gave commencement speech at Bard College
In May 2012, Cory Booker received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Bard College and gave the commencement speech.
June 17, 2012: Delivered commencement address at Stanford University
On June 17, 2012, Cory Booker delivered a commencement address to Stanford University graduates at Stanford Stadium.
October 2012: Booker invites Newarkers into his home after Hurricane Sandy
In late October 2012, after Hurricane Sandy devastated the shorelines of New Jersey and New York, Cory Booker invited Newark residents who lacked electricity and other essential services to stay and eat at his home.
November 20, 2012: Melee at Newark City Council meeting
On November 20, 2012, a tumultuous incident occurred at a Newark City Council meeting that Cory Booker attended. The council was convened to vote on a successor for a vacated seat. Booker cast the deciding vote for Shanique Speight, leading to supporters of John Sharpe James storming the stage and riot police using pepper spray on the crowd. Ras Baraka blamed Booker for inciting the disturbance.
December 2012: Booker's SNAP Challenge
In December 2012, after discussions about New Jersey's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Cory Booker undertook a week-long challenge to live on a $30 per week food budget, which he stated was the amount received by New Jersey SNAP recipients. This aimed to spark discussion about Americans relying solely on food stamps.
December 20, 2012: Booker Announces Exploration of Senate Run
On December 20, 2012, Cory Booker declared his intention to explore a run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Frank Lautenberg in the 2014 election, ending speculation about a potential challenge to Governor Chris Christie in the 2013 gubernatorial election.
2012: Unsuccessful Candidate for World Mayor Prize
In 2012, Cory Booker was an unsuccessful candidate for the World Mayor prize.
2012: Newark Receives Emergency State Aid
In 2012, Newark received $32 million in emergency state aid, mandating an agreement between the city and state that required the state to approve appointments to City Hall administrative positions.
January 11, 2013: Booker Files Papers for Campaign Committee
On January 11, 2013, Cory Booker filed the necessary paperwork to establish a campaign committee, although he did not announce whether he would officially run for the U.S. Senate.
January 2013: Booker Rescues Dog from Freezing Temperatures
In January 2013, Cory Booker rescued a dog from freezing temperatures.
January 2013: Events in January 2013
No event details available for January 2013.
February 2013: Booker Helps with Marriage Proposal
In February 2013, Cory Booker, responding to a Twitter post, assisted a nervous constituent in proposing to his girlfriend.
May 2013: Gave commencement address at Washington University in St. Louis
In May 2013, Cory Booker gave the commencement address at Washington University in St. Louis and received an honorary doctorate of law.
July 2013: Booker Rescues Abandoned Dog
In July 2013, Cory Booker rescued a dog that had been abandoned in a cage.
July 2013: Salon interview: Booker on progressive politics
In a July 2013 Salon interview, Cory Booker stated, "there's nothing in that realm of progressive politics where you won't find me."
August 13, 2013: Booker wins Democratic Primary
On August 13, 2013, Cory Booker won the Democratic primary with approximately 59% of the vote.
August 2013: Resigned from Waywire board
In August 2013, Cory Booker told NBC News that he intended to resign from the Waywire board and put his holdings in a trust if elected to the Senate.
September 2013: The Grio interview: Booker defines his political identity
In a September 2013 interview with The Grio, when asked whether he considered himself a progressive, Cory Booker said he was a Democrat and an American.
November 2013: Booker Co-Sponsors and Votes for Employment Non-Discrimination Act
In November 2013, Cory Booker co-sponsored and voted for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
December 2013: Booker co-sponsors Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act
In December 2013, Cory Booker was one of the original cosponsors of Bob Menéndez's Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013, which aimed to toughen sanctions against Iran. He also voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 and the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013.
2013: Elected to U.S. Senate in Special Election
Cory Booker was elected to the U.S. Senate in New Jersey's 2013 special election.
2013: Death of Cary Alfred Booker
In 2013, Cary Alfred Booker, Cory Booker's father, passed away.
2013: Elected to U.S. Senate
In 2013, Cory Booker became the senior United States senator from New Jersey, a seat he has held since then.
2013: Refused to address gay rumors
In 2013, Cory Booker generally refused to address rumors that he was gay, explaining his principles.
2013: Named a Top Bachelor
In 2013, Cory Booker was named one of Town & Country's "Top 40 Bachelors".
2013: Booker Announces Candidacy for Senate Seat
In 2013, following the death of Frank Lautenberg, Cory Booker announced his candidacy for Lautenberg's seat in a special election, holding events in Newark and Willingboro to mark the announcement.
2013: Moved to Lincoln Park townhouse
Since 2013, Cory Booker has lived in a townhouse he owns in the Lincoln Park section of Newark's Central Ward.
January 9, 2014: Brian D. Goldberg Seeks Republican Nomination
On January 9, 2014, Brian D. Goldberg, a West Orange resident and New Jersey businessman, announced that he would seek the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.
January 2014: Booker Co-Sponsors Respect for Marriage Act
In January 2014, Cory Booker co-sponsored the Respect for Marriage Act.
January 27, 2014: Richard J. "Rich" Pezzullo Announces Candidacy
On January 27, 2014, Freehold Township businessman Richard J. "Rich" Pezzullo announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for US Senate. Pezzullo had run for the US Senate in 1996 as the Conservative Party candidate.
February 4, 2014: Jeff Bell Announces US Senate Nomination Bid
On February 4, 2014, conservative political consultant Jeff Bell announced his bid for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Bell was the Republican Party nominee for U.S. Senate in 1978.
February 2014: Booker Votes Against Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act
In February 2014, Cory Booker voted against the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013.
March 2014: Events in March 2014
No event details available for March 2014.
May 16, 2014: Gave commencement speech at Ramapo College of New Jersey
On May 16, 2014, Cory Booker gave the commencement speech at Ramapo College of New Jersey at the IZOD Center.
2014: Lautenberg Not Seeking Reelection
About a month after Booker filed papers, in 2014, Frank Lautenberg, then 89, announced that he would not be seeking reelection.
2014: Began practicing a vegan diet
In 2014, Cory Booker began practicing a vegan diet and expressed his vegan ethical philosophy and advocacy for animals.
2014: Re-elected to U.S. Senate
In 2014, Cory Booker was reelected to the U.S. Senate.
2015: Appearance in Parks and Recreation episode
In 2015, Cory Booker appeared in a scene in the Parks and Recreation episode "Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to Washington" alongside Orrin Hatch.
June 2016: Worshiped at Metropolitan Baptist Church
As of June 2016, Cory Booker worshiped at the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Newark.
2016: Consideration as replacement ticket for Clinton
During the 2016 presidential election, when Hillary Clinton had an illness described as pneumonia, Donna Brazile considered that her ideal replacement ticket would consist of Joe Biden and Cory Booker. However, the possibility of a divisive reaction caused her to abandon the idea.
2016: Authored autobiography
In 2016, Cory Booker wrote his autobiography, "United: Thoughts on Finding Common Ground and Advancing the Common Good."
2016: Booker endorses Hillary Clinton for President
Leading up to the 2016 presidential election, Cory Booker endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination and was considered a potential vice-presidential candidate.
January 11, 2017: Booker Testifies Against Jeff Sessions
On January 11, 2017, Cory Booker testified against attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions, following the election in which Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton. This was the first instance of a sitting senator testifying against another during a cabinet position confirmation hearing.
April 2017: Criticism of US strike on Syria
In April 2017, Cory Booker criticized the US strike on Syria, stating it was a military action "without a clear plan" or authorization from Congress.
September 2017: Co-sponsorship of Medicare for All bill
In September 2017, Cory Booker joined Bernie Sanders and 14 other co-sponsors in submitting a single-payer health care plan to Congress called the "Medicare for All" bill.
2017: Testified Against Jeff Sessions
In 2017, Cory Booker became the first senator to ever testify against another senator during attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions's confirmation hearing.
2017: Vote against proposal to lower prescription drug prices
In 2017, Cory Booker voted against a proposal to lower prescription drug prices, which led to criticism that he was too dependent on corporate support.
April 2018: Booker Introduces Legislation to Limit Trump's Ability to Fire Special Counsel
In April 2018, after the FBI raided Michael Cohen's hotel room and offices, Cory Booker, along with others, introduced the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act to limit President Trump's ability to fire special counsel Robert Mueller. The legislation allowed a special counsel to receive an expedited judicial review within 10 days of being dismissed to determine the suitability of the dismissal.
September 5, 2018: Booker Questions Kavanaugh on Confidential Emails
On September 5, 2018, Cory Booker questioned Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation hearings about emails marked "committee confidential", concerning discussions on racial profiling. Booker released the documents publicly, risking expulsion from the Senate, but defended his decision as challenging a sham hearing process.
September 2018: Stanford Daily column resurfaced
In September 2018, The Daily Caller and Fox News brought up Cory Booker's 1992 column from The Stanford Daily during the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings.
2018: Booker Introduces Marijuana Justice Act
In 2018, Cory Booker introduced the Marijuana Justice Act, which would legalize cannabis on the federal level, defund some law enforcement in jurisdictions with racial bias in marijuana arrests, and increase funding to communities affected by the war on drugs. He also played a leading role in the passage of the First Step Act, a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill.
2018: Booker Named Part of "Hell-No Caucus"
In 2018, Cory Booker was named by Politico as part of the "Hell-No Caucus," after he voted against Trump's nominees for administration jobs. The senators were all considered potential 2020 presidential contenders.
February 1, 2019: Booker Announces Candidacy for President
On February 1, 2019, Cory Booker officially announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president in the 2020 election.
March 2019: Confirmed relationship with Rosario Dawson
In March 2019, actress Rosario Dawson confirmed to TMZ that she was in a relationship with Cory Booker.
December 2019: Failed to meet polling thresholds for sixth debate
In December 2019, Cory Booker failed to meet the polling thresholds to participate in the sixth Democratic Party presidential debate.
January 13, 2020: Suspended Presidential Campaign
On January 13, 2020, Cory Booker suspended his campaign for the Democratic nomination in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
March 2020: Endorsed Joe Biden for president
In March 2020, Cory Booker endorsed former vice president Joe Biden for president after suspending his own campaign.
2020: Booker Runs for President
In 2020 Cory Booker ran for the Democratic nomination for president
2020: Losing presidential campaign
In 2020 presidential campaign, Booker was among senators that were all potential 2020 presidential contenders, losing in the primary to Joe Biden, who then chose Kamala Harris as his running mate.
2020: Booker Introduces Farm System Reform Act
In 2020, Cory Booker introduced the Farm System Reform Act (FSRA) to address the effects of large-scale industrial animal agriculture. The FSRA included a moratorium on the construction and expansion of CAFOs, with a plan to phase out existing large CAFOs by 2040.
2020: Discovered relation to RuPaul
In 2020, Cory Booker learned that he and entertainer RuPaul are cousins, after both appeared on the TV show Finding Your Roots.
2020: Re-elected to U.S. Senate
In 2020, Cory Booker was reelected to the U.S. Senate.
January 6, 2021: Booker Reacts to Capitol Attack
On January 6, 2021, Cory Booker was participating in the certification of the 2021 United States Electoral College vote count when Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol. He blamed Trump for inciting the attack and called for the invocation of the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
2021: Criticism for recommending Christine O'Hearne to a judgeship
In 2021, The American Prospect criticized Cory Booker and Bob Menendez for recommending Christine O'Hearne to a federal judgeship after she had spent much of her career defending employers against discrimination and sexual harassment claims.
February 2022: Relationship with Rosario Dawson ended
In February 2022, Cory Booker's relationship with actress Rosario Dawson ended.
November 2022: Wrote letter of support for Elizabeth Holmes
In November 2022, Cory Booker wrote a letter of support and leniency for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes before her sentencing hearing.
2022: Introduction of the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act
In 2022, Cory Booker introduced the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act, aiming to reform the industrial animal farming sector by holding large-scale operations accountable for their environmental, animal welfare, and labor practices. The act mandated that high-risk animal feeding operations register with the USDA, submit disaster preparedness plans, and contribute to a disaster mitigation fund.
2022: Voting for the Respect for Marriage Act
In 2022, Cory Booker supported LGBTQ+ rights, voting for the Respect for Marriage Act.
2023: Opposition to the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act
In 2023, Cory Booker co-led a bipartisan letter urging the Senate Agriculture Committee to exclude the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act from the Farm Bill. Booker argued that the EATS Act would undermine states' rights and eliminate crucial protections for farm animals.
August 20, 2024: Became New Jersey's Senior Senator
On August 20, 2024, Cory Booker became New Jersey's senior senator when Bob Menendez resigned.
2024: Appearance in Netflix documentary You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment
In 2024, Cory Booker appeared in the Netflix documentary You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment.
March 31, 2025: Marathon Speech in the Senate
On March 31, 2025, Cory Booker began a marathon speech in the U.S. Senate, vowing to speak "for as long as I am physically able" regarding changes made by the Trump administration. Booker's address lasted 25 hours and five minutes, surpassing Strom Thurmond's filibuster record.
April 1, 2025: Delivered Longest Speech in U.S. Senate History
From March 31 to April 1, 2025, Cory Booker delivered the longest speech in U.S. Senate history, lasting 25 hours and five minutes, in protest of the second presidency of Donald Trump. April 1, 2025 was the last day of the speech.
May 2025: Booker votes to confirm Charles Kushner
In May 2025, Cory Booker was the only Democrat to vote to confirm Charles Kushner as United States Ambassador to France. This decision was influenced by Booker's long-standing relationship with Kushner, dating back to Kushner's financial support for Booker's mayoral campaign in 2002.
2025: Vote against blocking arms sale to Israel
In 2025, Cory Booker was in a minority of Senate Democrats to vote against blocking the sale of military arms to Israel despite rising death tolls from its war on Gaza and restrictions on humanitarian aid resulting in severe cases of starvation.
2040: Farm System Reform Act
In 2020, Cory Booker introduced the Farm System Reform Act (FSRA) with a plan to phase out existing large concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) by 2040.
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