Senate Democrats Seek to Bypass Tuberville Blockade on Military Promotions

Senate Democrats are trying to bypass Sen. Tuberville's blockade on military promotions with a resolution allowing a vote on all nominees at once.

The resolution is a temporary process change that would expire at the end of 2023, with exceptions for Joint Chiefs and combatant commanders.

The move comes as Tuberville has stalled over 300 top military promotions for months over the Pentagon's abortion travel policy.

Senate Majority Leader Schumer wants to advance promotions like the Marine Corps second-in-command blocked by Tuberville.

The resolution would need 60 votes to pass the Senate floor, requiring support from at least 9 Republican senators.