4-Star Military Nominees Approved After Tuberville Drops Blockade

The 11 confirmations came after Sen. Tommy Tuberville dropped his hold on military promotions this month.
4-Star Military Nominees Approved After Tuberville Drops Blockade
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) introduces former President Donald Trump to members of the Alabama GOP during their summer meeting in Montgomery, Ala., on Aug. 4, 2023. Julie Bennett/Getty Images
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The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed the remaining 11 four-star military nominees whose promotions had been delayed for months owing to Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) legislative blockade.

The confirmations came after Mr. Tuberville dropped his hold on military promotions, which he had imposed in protest of Pentagon policy that reimburses service members who have to travel to get an abortion.