Senate Confirms Top Military Nominees, Ending Tuberville's 11-Month Blockade

The blockade, criticized by both parties, failed to secure any concessions on the Pentagon's abortion travel policy.

The Senate has confirmed 11 top military nominees, marking the end of Senator Tommy Tuberville's blockade of military nominations which lasted for 11 months.
Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, had been blocking the promotions in protest of the Pentagon's policy of reimbursing travel costs for troops seeking abortions.
The blockade, which at its height affected over 400 general and flag officers, was criticized by both parties for jeopardizing military readiness and disrupting military families.
Despite the blockade, Tuberville failed to secure any concessions from the administration and the Pentagon's abortion travel policy remains in place.
The confirmed officers include picks to lead top military commands and for some of the most senior posts in their services.