Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees
The Senate in a single stroke has approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over a Pentagon abortion policy
By KEVIN FREKING
Published - Dec 05, 2023, 06:50 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 21, 2023, 11:59 AM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy.
Tuberville had been under pressure from members of both sides of the political aisle to end his holds as senators complained about the toll it was taking on service members and their families, and on military readiness.
President Joe Biden called the Senate's action long overdue and said the military confirmations should never have been held up.
