[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 14, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5482]
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                          MILITARY PROMOTIONS

  Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, on Senator Tuberville, today, the 
Senate Rules Committee will mark up a resolution allowing the Senate to 
quickly confirm the military promotions currently being blocked by 
Senator Tuberville. I will join the Rules Committee later today--I am a 
member of the committee; it is the only committee on which I serve--and 
vote in favor of this resolution. I will vote in favor of the Rules 
Committee's resolution.
  For 9 months, Senator Tuberville has thumbed his nose at longstanding 
Senate custom and prevented the swift, bipartisan confirmations of 
hundreds of generals and flag officers. Each time Members from both 
sides have tried to reason with Senator Tuberville, he has only dug in 
further.
  As a result of Senator Tuberville's holds, America's national 
security is now paying the price. Our military readiness is paying the 
price, and our military spouses and kids, who can't plan the next 
chapters in their lives even though they have served us for many, many 
years--they pay the price too.
  Patience is wearing thin with Senator Tuberville on both sides of the 
aisle. I strongly support this resolution to overcome these military 
holds, and if it is reported out of committee today and if our 
Republican colleagues cannot soon convince Senator Tuberville to drop 
his holds, I will bring it to the floor for a vote.
  I thank Chair Klobuchar and Chairman Reed for their good work on 
moving this important resolution.

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