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2:05 PM ET: GOP Senator releases military holds

Dec 5, 2023
GOP Senator releases military holds, confirming over 300 top military nominees
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  • Sen. Tommy Tuberville is releasing his holds on Senate votes to confirm military promotions.
  • The holds were caused by the Defense Department's abortion policy and led to significant delays in confirming over 300 military nominees.

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Senator Tubberville agrees to release holds on military promotions

Republican Senator Tommy Tubberville of Alabama has announced that he will be releasing the majority of his holds on Senate votes to confirm military promotions. This decision follows bipartisan pressure to lift the blanket hold placed on military promotions due to a Defense Department abortion policy. These holds, initiated in March, have caused significant delays in the confirmation process for over 300 top military nominees.

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