News: Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) told Senate Republicans on Tuesday that he’d resolve the standoff over his military promotions blockade before Democratic leaders force them to take an uncomfortable vote on a rules-change resolution.
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Tuberville tells Republicans: ‘I got y’all into this mess. I’m gonna get you out.’
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Tuberville waits as Dems weigh next move
The Alabama Republican, whose nine-month blockade of military promotions has sparked backlash from all corners of the Senate, insists he’s seriously considering several off-ramps that could end the standoff.
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