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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican, is drawing intense criticism for his hold on military nominees. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

U.S. Senate confirms a military nominee, the first since Tuberville blockade began

BY: - September 22, 2023

The U.S. Senate confirmed a nominee for a high-ranking military post Wednesday night and advanced another, the first votes on military nominations or promotions since Alabama Republican Tommy Tuberville started blocking them seven months ago to protest Defense Department abortion policies. Tuberville did not object to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, […]