Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) made several different motions for unanimous consent to confirm military promotions in the Senate that have been stalled, but they were blocked by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Tuesday over his objection to the Defense Department's abortion policy.
Warren slammed Tuberville for blocking the promotions of 184 senior military officers at the Pentagon. Tuberville took up the effort to protest the Pentagon's policy of paying for the travel expenses of a service member or spouse who must go out of state for an abortion due to local laws. The rule was put into place in response to the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade last year.
“I am keeping my word. This is Secretary Austin’s choice, not mine. He knew the consequences for months,” Tuberville added. “I think what’s happening on the floor of the Senate is not only dangerous, but it’s insulting. That is the only word that can be used for one senator to hold up 184 men and women and their promotions in the military,” Durbin said. “I never thought I’d see that day in the United States Senate. Whatever the reason, it’s time to bring this charade to an end.”
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