Democrats in the US Senate moved on Wednesday to confirm three generals to three posts on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, defying the freeze that Republican Sen Tommy Tuberville has put on military promotions.
Gens Eric Smith, Randy George and Charles Brown are expected to be confirmed by unanimous consent to their respective positions, with Mr Brown taking over as chairman of the panel. Mr Tuberville has reportedly told journalists that he will not block their confirmations to force a floor vote.
