Tuberville Ends Block on Military Promotions
Alabama Senator's 10-Month Hold Lifted
Unprecedented Campaign Ends with Unanimous Confirmation of Nominees
Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville has dropped his unprecedented hold on military promotions, paving the way for the confirmation of hundreds of nominees. Tuberville had been blocking the promotions for nearly 10 months, citing concerns about the Biden administration's policies.
The Senate circumvented Tuberville's hold on Thursday, confirming Vice Admiral Michael Franchetti as the head of U.S. Fleet Forces Command. The vote was unanimous, indicating a bipartisan effort to end the impasse.
Tuberville's hold had drawn criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, who argued that it was harming the military by preventing qualified officers from taking command positions. The president had warned of a "growing cascade of damage and disruption" caused by Tuberville's hold.
With Tuberville's hold lifted, the Senate is expected to quickly confirm the remaining military nominees who have been waiting for approval. The move will provide much-needed relief to the military and allow the Pentagon to fill critical leadership positions.
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