.LeaderMcConnell said he does not support SenTuberville’s hold on military promotions, the first time McConnell has broken with Tuberville’s blanket hold to protest the Pentagon’s abortion policy. Tuberville has blocked 184 senior military promotions.
“I don't support putting a hold on military nominations. I don’t support that. As to why, you need to ask Senator Tuberville,” McConnell said in response to a question from a reporter at a press conference on Wednesday.Tuberville has blocked the promotions of 184 senior military officers at the Pentagon.
“It is his prerogative. Any individual senator can use their power and their rights as a senator to get the attention of the administration,” Thune said during a press conference on March 28. “The administration can move those nominees. All it takes is 51 votes and if they choose to, they can move them along.”
“This indefinite hold harms America’s national security and hinders the Pentagon’s normal operations,” Austin wrote. “The longer that this hold persists, the greater the risk the U.S. military runs in every theater, every domain, and every service.”
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