GOP Senators Clash Over Tuberville's Blockade of Military Nominees

GOP senators confronted Sen. Tuberville over his blockade on confirming military officers in protest of Pentagon policy on abortion access for troops.

Sen. Sullivan led effort to push for votes on over 100 held-up military nominees, but Tuberville blocked each request.

Sullivan argued the blockade is damaging military readiness amid global crises, but Tuberville refused to lift hold until policy is repealed.

Several GOP senators joined Sullivan in rebuking Tuberville's tactics, saying officers are being used as "political pawns".

Majority Leader Schumer said patience is wearing thin with Tuberville on both sides of the aisle, citing hospitalization of blocked Marine commandant.