Senator Plans to Hold Up Military Promotions Until at Least August Recess, Over Pentagon’s Abortion Policy

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Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) speaks to reporters in the Senate Subway of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, on July 19, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said he is unlikely to budge on his hold on top military promotions and nominations before the five-week August Senate recess.

Mr. Tuberville told The Hill he is “not going to change” his mind when asked whether he would drop his hold on military promotions before the five-week recess.