Senate Resolves Nomination Dispute, Approves 11 Military Officers

Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama has backed down from his hold on 11 remaining top military nominees, allowing the Senate to unanimously confirm them. Tuberville had previously opposed the Pentagon's policy on reimbursing service members for reproductive health care. The standoff had delayed the confirmation of over 450 military nominees. Tuberville faced bipartisan pressure to release his holds, and while he argued that his stand "helped" national security, the Pentagon warned of serious damage caused by the blockade.