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The Senate in a single stroke has approved about 425 military promotions after Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthlong blockade of nominations over a Pentagon abortion policy.

Tuberville’s blockade of hundreds of military promotions was over a dispute about a Pentagon abortion policy.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama had been under pressure to end his holds as senators complained about the toll it was taking on service members and their families, and on military readiness.

 

The Senate in a single stroke has approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over a Pentagon abortion policy.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama had been under pressure to end his holds as senators complained about the toll it was taking on service members and their families, and on military readiness.

Tuberville’s blockade of hundreds of military promotions was over a dispute about a Pentagon abortion policy.

Alabama senator says he will continue to prevent the filling of 11 four-star posts.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville said Tuesday he is ending his blockade of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville lifted his monthslong chokehold on the Senate’s military confirmation process, allowing hundreds of promotions to move forward.