Republican Frustrations With Tuberville Boil Over, as Key Senators Push for Promotion of Military Officers

One senator hopes to see Tuberville withdraw his objection so that outside groups can sue the defense department over its abortion policy.

AP/Mariam Zuhaib, file
Senator Tuberville during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, July 12, 2023, on Capitol Hill. AP/Mariam Zuhaib, file

Key Republican senators are pushing Senator Tuberville to abandon his nine-month blockade of more than 370 general and flag officers’ promotions. The Alabama senator says he will not relent until the Department of Defense abandons an abortion leave policy, which has led Senator Schumer to propose a Senate rule change that some Republicans fear would have far-reaching and adverse consequences. 

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