Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) informed Senate Republicans on Tuesday that he’d resolve the standoff over his navy promotions blockade earlier than Democratic leaders drive them to take an uncomfortable vote on a rules-change decision, Punchbowl Information stories.
Stated Tuberville: “Hear, everybody. I received y’all into this mess. I’m gonna get you out.”
“Tuberville additionally extolled the long-standing traditions of the Senate, which he stated could be eroded if the Senate passes a Democratic-led decision that may enable most navy promotions to be voted on concurrently. Tuberville indicated privately to Republicans that he needs to keep away from ever attending to that time, acknowledging that it will be a tough vote for a lot of GOP senators who desperately need the blockade to finish.”
“That is certainly a shift for Tuberville, who had beforehand stated he didn’t view Senate Majority Chief Chuck Schumer’s timing for a ground vote on the decision as a deadline to determine on an off-ramp.”
