Senate Approves Senior Military Nominations, Overcoming Tuberville Holds

The Senate on Thursday approved three senior military nominations, filling crucial positions to lead the Navy, Air Force and Marines that have until now been blocked by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.).

The Senate voted to confirm Adm. Lisa Franchetti for chief of naval operations, making her the first woman to officially lead the Navy.

Franchetti has been serving as chief of naval operations in an acting capacity since August because of Tuberville’s holds, which are in protest to a Defense Department abortion policy.

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