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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Democratic-led U.S. Senate committee advanced legislation on Tuesday that would clear the way for the quick confirmation of hundreds of military promotions that one Republican senator has been delaying for months to protest Defense Department abortion policy. The Rules Committee voted 9-7 - along party lines - to send the resolution for a vote in the full Senate. Senate Democrats wrote the legislation in response to Senator Tommy Tuberville's refusal since February to allow quick approval of most promotions of generals, admirals and other high-level military officials to protest the Pentagon's policy of covering abortion travel costs for service members and dependents.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Rules Committee voted along party lines on Tuesday to advance legislation that would clear the way for hundreds.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Rules Committee voted along party lines on Tuesday to advance legislation that would clear the way for hundreds.