[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 197 (Thursday, November 30, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5682]
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                          Military Promotions

  Mr. President, on Senator Tuberville, anger is reaching a boiling 
point in the Senate over the immense damage Senator Tuberville has done 
to our military by holding up hundreds of critical military 
nominations. Soon, we will act to bring these holds to an end.
  A few weeks ago, the Rules Committee passed a resolution that would 
enable the Senate to quickly confirm all the nominees currently on 
hold. The resolution is carefully tailored to solve the current 
impasse.
  Now it sounds like Senator Tuberville has told Republicans he is 
trying to find a way out of the mess he has created, although he has 
not yet provided many details. We are willing to give our Republican 
colleagues a chance to solve this problem on their own. But let me be 
clear: If Republicans are not able to get Senator Tuberville to stand 
down quickly, we are going to hold a vote on our resolution to confirm 
these nominees before we leave this year. These reckless military holds 
must come to an end.