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Posted 9/20/2023, 11:38:27 PM

Senate Confirms Gen. Brown as Joint Chiefs Chair, Overcoming Sen. Tuberville's Monthslong Blockade of Military Promotions

The Senate confirmed Gen. C.Q. Brown as the new Joint Chiefs chair in an 83-11 vote, despite Sen. Tuberville's months-long blockade of military promotions.
Brown becomes just the second Black officer to lead the Joint Chiefs after Gen. Colin Powell. His confirmation averts a vacancy when Gen. Milley steps down this month.
Tuberville has blocked over 300 senior military promotions to protest the Pentagon's abortion travel reimbursement policy. He says his hold remains until the policy is lifted.
Besides Brown, the Senate also voted to confirm Gen. Randy George and Gen. Eric Smith to lead the Army and Marines amid Tuberville's blockade.
Despite some progress, hundreds of military promotions remain held up by Tuberville. Democrats vow to keep pressuring Republicans to fully clear the backlog.

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Secretary of Navy: Tuberville ‘aiding and abetting communists’ with military blockade

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Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown, nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has overcome a hold placed by Sen. Tommy Tuberville and been confirmed by the Senate, but there are still hundreds of military promotions awaiting confirmation due to the same hold.

9/21/2023

Senate Confirms Top Military Leaders Despite Tuberville Blockade

The Senate approved the nominations of Gen. Randy A. George as Army chief of staff and Eric M. Smith as commandant of the Marine Corps, overcoming Sen. Tommy Tuberville's obstruction of senior military officer promotions due to a dispute over a Pentagon abortion policy.

9/22/2023

Tuberville Hold on Military Promotions Remains Despite Approvals, Hundreds Still Uncertain

Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on military promotions has led to the Senate approving only three out of over 300 nominations, leaving the future of many top defense officials uncertain.

9/27/2023

Tuberville Blocks Military Nominations, Opposes Diversity Efforts in Armed Forces

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville voted against the nomination of the Pentagon's next Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, Air Force Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown Jr., citing objections to his efforts to promote racial diversity and equal opportunity in the military.

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Posted 9/20/2023, 11:38:27 PM

Senate Confirms Gen. Brown as Joint Chiefs Chair, Overcoming Sen. Tuberville's Monthslong Blockade of Military Promotions

The Senate confirmed Gen. C.Q. Brown as the new Joint Chiefs chair in an 83-11 vote, despite Sen. Tuberville's months-long blockade of military promotions.
Brown becomes just the second Black officer to lead the Joint Chiefs after Gen. Colin Powell. His confirmation averts a vacancy when Gen. Milley steps down this month.
Tuberville has blocked over 300 senior military promotions to protest the Pentagon's abortion travel reimbursement policy. He says his hold remains until the policy is lifted.
Besides Brown, the Senate also voted to confirm Gen. Randy George and Gen. Eric Smith to lead the Army and Marines amid Tuberville's blockade.
Despite some progress, hundreds of military promotions remain held up by Tuberville. Democrats vow to keep pressuring Republicans to fully clear the backlog.

politico.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

Secretary of Navy: Tuberville ‘aiding and abetting communists’ with military blockade

9/6/2023

Growing feud over Tuberville's stand on Pentagon nominations risks Senate confirmation of nation's top military officer

9/6/2023

Republican Cowardice Is Creating a Mess for the U.S. Military

9/10/2023

McCaul decries Tuberville's holds on military promotions as 'paralyzing,' jeopardizing security

9/20/2023

Tuberville Maneuvers to Force Vote on Stalled Marine Commandant Nominee

Senator Tommy Tuberville plans to break his blockade of military promotions by forcing a vote to appoint a new Marine Commandant, preventing over 300 officers from being promoted this year.

9/20/2023

Senate Confirms Top General Despite GOP Senator's Months-Long Block of Military Nominations

9/21/2023

Senate Confirms Top Military Leaders Despite Tuberville Blockade

9/22/2023

Tuberville Hold on Military Promotions Remains Despite Approvals, Hundreds Still Uncertain

Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on military promotions has led to the Senate approving only three out of over 300 nominations, leaving the future of many top defense officials uncertain.

9/27/2023

Tuberville Blocks Military Nominations, Opposes Diversity Efforts in Armed Forces