The Alabama Republican has blocked all military promotions for months.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville questions Navy Adm. Lisa Franchetti during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on her nomination for reappointment to the grade of admiral and to be Chief of Naval Operations, Sept. 14, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday sets votes to circumvent a monthslong blockade on military promotions by Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks during a news conference at the Capitol Building on Sept. 19, 2023 in Washington, D.C.Schumer's move would apply to some key promotions, including Joint Chief Chairman nominee Gen. "CQ" Brown. MORE: Hundreds of military promotions are on hold as a Republican senator demands end to abortion policy
Tuberville has objected to Pentagon policy that reimburses service members for out-of-state travel to access abortions. Sen. Tommy Tuberville questions Navy Adm. Lisa Franchetti during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on her nomination for reappointment to the grade of admiral and to be Chief of Naval Operations, Sept. 14, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
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