Schumer to Hold Votes on Stalled Military Leadership Nominees Amid Promotion Blockade

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to hold votes on Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps leadership nominees amid a promotion blockade.

The votes come after the Marine Corps commandant was hospitalized, leaving a leadership gap.

The blockade by Sen. Tuberville is protesting the military's abortion travel policy.

Schumer aims to head off Republican maneuvers to force votes on the nominees individually.

Only two standalone confirmation votes have occurred so far during the months-long blockade.