Posted 12/9/2023, 5:00:00 PM
Senators Worry Tuberville's Sweeping Military Holds May Inspire Copycats, Cross Long-Respected Lines
- Senators question what precedent Tuberville's blockade of military promotions sets for future holds by members
- Democrats worry Tuberville's actions will inspire other conservatives to stir up trouble with holds
- Some senators believe there's an "art" to effective holds, and Tuberville's was too extreme
- Tuberville lifting his holds after getting nothing in return may discourage similar sweeping blocks
- Senators say military nominations used to be "untouchable," but lines have been crossed in recent years