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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ariana Baio

Tommy Tuberville avoids break on his military holds – for now

Drew Angerer/Getty Images; AP

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville avoided breaking with his Republican colleagues on his military blockade crusade during a Senate Rules Committee vote on Tuesday – but that may not last much longer as tensions are mounting.

The Democratic-led committee voted in favour of approving a resolution, 9-7, that would allow the Senate to confirm batches of military nominees for the remainder of the congressional term.

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