Cruz Says Tuberville Standoff Over Military Promotions and Abortions Will Be Resolved Soon

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) speaks during a press conference on border security at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on Sept. 27, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) says he is optimistic that the Senate will soon be able to move on from the hold that Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has maintained on confirmations of military promotions and nominations.

“I believe this issue will get resolved,” Mr. Cruz told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on Nov. 20.