GOP Senators Break with Tuberville Over Military Promotion Holds Over Abortion Policy

Republican senators fought Tuberville's holds on military promotions over abortion policy, arguing it harms readiness. Sullivan, Ernst, Graham, Young, and Romney read out nominees' resumes and objected to holds.

Tuberville has held up 115 top military nominees since February due to Pentagon policy reimbursing travel for abortion care. He argues hold does not affect readiness.

Republican senators argued Tuberville's holds are disruptive, punish officers not responsible for policy, and set dangerous precedent. They disputed his argument on readiness impact.

Senators said nominees have no control over Pentagon policy and should not be punished. They argued holds undermine military, safety, and security.

Some senators said blanket holds over policy disputes abuse senatorial powers and could increase gridlock and politicization of military.