Tuberville ends blockade of military promotions after accomplishing nothing aside from hurting readiness.

hotlavaaaa · Dec 5, 2023

shit.

Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees

The Senate has approved military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended blockade of nominations over a Pentagon abortion policy.

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Hip-Hop-Potamus · Dec 5, 2023

Well at least it's over I guess

hotlavaaaa · Dec 5, 2023

Hip-Hop-Potamus said:
Well at least it's over I guess

Apparently he's still holding up a small number of the most senior promotions.

hotlavaaaa · Dec 20, 2023

hotlavaaaa said:
Apparently he's still holding up a small number of the most senior promotions.

The final group of promotions went through last night. Tuberville accomplished NOTHING. He received no concessions from the White House or Pentagon. Fuck him.

With senators rushing to wrap up before the holiday, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer secured a deal to confirm all 11 nominees for four-star positions by voice vote.

Their confirmation ends Tuberville’s blockade of military nominations, which was in its 11th month. The Alabama Republican has been using the tactic despite harsh criticism from both parties, but it ended after failing to win any concessions from the administration.