Overview

• Senate unanimously passes a bill to grant back pay to senior military officers whose promotions were delayed by Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on nominations.
• Tuberville had blocked confirmation of general and flag officer promotions for 10 months in protest over the Pentagon’s policy of reimbursing troops who travel to seek abortions.
• Tuberville finally relented last week, allowing more than 400 military nominees to be confirmed.
• The bill was introduced by Sens. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Armed Services Committee.
• The measure must still pass the House, but will likely have to wait for a vote there.