GOP Senators' Hold on Military Nominations Continues Amid Senate Clash

Nearly 400 military nominations are stalled as Senators Tuberville and Lee demand a change in Pentagon's abortion policy, sparking late-night Senate debates and a push for a resolution to bypass the hold.

Republican Senators Tommy Tuberville and Mike Lee have maintained a hold on nearly 400 military nominations, demanding the Pentagon change its abortion policy.
A group of Republican senators, including Dan Sullivan, Joni Ernst, Lindsay Graham, and Todd Young, attempted to push through nominations in a late-night Senate session, but were unsuccessful due to objections from Tuberville and Lee.
The senators in opposition to Tuberville's hold argue that it is putting national security at risk and creating readiness challenges within the military.
Tuberville has signaled a willingness to negotiate an end to his holds, but has not yet agreed to drop them.
Senate Democrats have pushed a resolution that would allow for the quick confirmation of the military nominees, which has been approved by the Senate Rules Committee and will now head to the Senate floor for a vote.