GOP Senators Convince Tuberville to Drop Blockade on Military Promotions Over Abortion Travel Policy
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Republican senators exerted pressure on Sen. Tuberville to release his hold on hundreds of military promotions, arguing it harmed readiness.
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Tuberville had held up promotions for months due to a policy paying for service members' out-of-state abortion travel.
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GOP senators warned Tuberville many would feel compelled to vote with Democrats to break his hold if he didn't relent.
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Sen. Sinema worked for 4 months to get votes to override Tuberville's blockade with 60 votes.
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Political pressure from Tuberville's colleagues convinced him to finally give up his crusade.