Senate Republicans criticized Sen. Tuberville for blocking military nominations over the Pentagon's abortion policy, which has delayed hundreds of nominees.
The move by Sen. Tuberville comes a day after the Marines announced that a three-star officer further down the line of succession would step into Smith's role due to a leadership vacuum at the top of the service.
The move by Sen. Tommy Tuberville comes a day after the Marines announced that a three-star officer further down the line of succession would step into Smith's role due to a leadership vacuum at the very top of the service.