Senate Votes to Advance Stalled Military Promotions Despite Tuberville's Ongoing Abortion Policy Protest

Senate votes to begin moving on confirmation of top military promotions, breaking months-long hold by Sen. Tuberville.
Tuberville blocked promotions over opposition to Defense Dept. policy on abortion access for service members.
Senate Majority Leader Schumer assailed Tuberville's tactics, forced votes on promotions separately rather than in a bloc.
Votes involve confirming Gen. Brown as Joint Chiefs chair, advancing Army chief nomination, more to come.
Tuberville says his hold remains until Pentagon reverses "illegal abortion policy," but Senate Democrats say they'll keep up pressure.

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