TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Paul Burch on Dec 5, 2023

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday ended his blockade of hundreds of military promotions following heavy criticism from senate colleagues, the Associated Press reports. Tuberville’s blockade of military promotions was in protest over the Pentagon’s abortion policy. Almost 400 military nominations have been in limbo due to Tuberville’s blanket hold on confirmations and promotions for senior military officers. The stance has left key national security positions unfilled.