The move comes as several GOP members confront the Alabama senator over his blanket hold on nominees.
The Senate confirmed Adm. Lisa Franchetti as the new chief of naval operations on Thursday, making her the first female member of the Joint Chiefs. | Jacquelyn Martin/APThe Senate easily confirmed President Joe Biden’s pick to be the Navy’s top officer on Thursday as frustration with Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s blockade of senior military promotions mounts.
has also teed up votes on nominees to lead the Air Force and to be the second ranking officer in the Marine Corps. Those votes are likely to occur Thursday. Schumer lined up votes on the two Joint Chiefs picks, along with Marine Lt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney to be assistant commandant, after Tuberville and Sen. forced the majority leader’s hand by circulating cloture petitions themselves on the nominees.
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