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Posted 9/8/2023, 10:00:40 AM

Tuberville Blocks Military Promotions Over Abortion Policy Dispute With Pentagon

Senate Republicans try to blame Schumer for Tuberville's military blockade
Tuberville has blocked hundreds of military promotions over objection to Pentagon abortion policy
Tuberville says he wants policy change and Senate vote, not just vote to undo policy
Pressure building as number of blocked promotions grows, top military roles vacant
Possible compromises floated but no agreement reached yet between Tuberville and Pentagon

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Topics

Posted 9/8/2023, 10:00:40 AM

Tuberville Blocks Military Promotions Over Abortion Policy Dispute With Pentagon

Senate Republicans try to blame Schumer for Tuberville's military blockade
Tuberville has blocked hundreds of military promotions over objection to Pentagon abortion policy
Tuberville says he wants policy change and Senate vote, not just vote to undo policy
Pressure building as number of blocked promotions grows, top military roles vacant
Possible compromises floated but no agreement reached yet between Tuberville and Pentagon

nbcnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

Blackburn blames Schumer for looming government shutdown ahead of Senate return

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is being blamed by Sen. Marsha Blackburn for potentially causing a government shutdown as a political move to help him retain the Democrat majority in the Senate.

9/7/2023

Tommy Tuberville’s Hissy Fit Shows McConnell Has Lost His Hold on the GOP

9/7/2023

‘The Devil They Know’: McConnell’s Health Issues Worry Democrats

9/13/2023

Senate GOP Pushes Votes on Military Picks Amid Tuberville's Promotion Blockade

9/18/2023

Schumer Slams House GOP Funding Deal, Says Excluding Ukraine Aid is 'Insult' and 'Gift' to Putin

9/19/2023

Republicans Decry New Senate Dress Code Allowing Casual Wear Like Hoodies and Shorts

9/20/2023

GOP Senators Seek Vote on Stalled Marine Nominee, Risk Clash With Schumer

9/20/2023

Schumer Breaks Logjam on 3 Top Military Nominees After Clash With Tuberville

9/20/2023

Tuberville Blocks Military Promotions Over Abortion Policy, Angering Democrats

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to bypass Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockade on military promotions and confirmations by holding floor votes on three top military nominees.

9/22/2023

Fetterman's Casual Attire Sparks Senate Dress Code Controversy

9/22/2023

Schumer in Budget Talks with McConnell to Avert Shutdown

Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer is in talks with Republican Senator Mitch McConnell to broker a bipartisan budget deal and avert a government shutdown.

9/25/2023

Senate pushes to avert government shutdown as McCarthy faces pressure from rebels

9/27/2023

Rep. Roy Blames Democrats for Potential Government Shutdown Over Border Issues