The Left has enough on their plates. But this is humiliating.
Because a Democrat Rep. got swept off camera after being caught in this embarrassing act.
Democrats’ Stalling Tactic Falls Flat
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ attempt to derail the One Big Beautiful Bill Act with a lengthy “magic minute” speech early Thursday morning was overshadowed by an embarrassing moment for Democrats, as Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) repeatedly dozed off during the address.
Positioned prominently behind Jeffries for C-SPAN’s cameras, the 79-year-old’s visible struggle to stay awake undermined the Democrats’ effort to project unity and strength in their opposition to the Republican-led megabill.
Around 6:20 a.m., after Jeffries had spoken for over an hour, a fellow Democrat tapped Kaptur to wake her, and Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) quietly took his seat, highlighting the party’s disorganized resistance to President Trump’s legislative priorities.
Jeffries’ Marathon Speech and Democratic Fatigue
Jeffries took the House floor at 4:53 a.m., capitalizing on the “magic minute” rule that allows party leaders to speak indefinitely, in a bid to delay the GOP’s push to pass the bill before the Fourth of July.
Reading constituent letters about concerns over Medicaid and SNAP reforms, Jeffries aimed to spotlight potential downsides of the bill while stalling the vote.
However, with most Republicans having left the chamber, the speech seemed more performative than effective, and Kaptur’s visible exhaustion drew attention away from the message.
Democrats ensured a visible presence around Jeffries to signal solidarity, but the optics of a senior member sleeping on camera suggested a lack of stamina and coordination, contrasting sharply with the GOP’s relentless drive to advance Trump’s agenda.
GOP’s Grit Secures Legislative Victory
Republicans, navigating a razor-thin majority, worked through the night to secure passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a cornerstone of Trump’s domestic policy goals.
Overcoming internal divisions, GOP leaders broke a procedural deadlock around 3 a.m. when four holdouts relented, allowing the bill to move forward.
The intense pressure campaign, coupled with all-night sessions in both the House and Senate, reflected the party’s commitment to delivering for Trump by the holiday deadline.
While Democrats leaned on theatrical delays, Republicans’ focus and discipline prevailed, building on other administration successes like the 93.1% drop in illegal border crossings in June 2025.
WATCH:
Democrat @Marcy_Kaptur failed and failed and failed and failed to stay awake pic.twitter.com/YZEXh86Vus
— Ben Petersen (@bennpetersen) July 3, 2025
