Tommy Tuberville ends blockade of 400 military promotions

Republican senator's block was in protest over Pentagon policy that facilitates abortions for service members and dependents

The Senate in a single stroke on Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after the senator Tommy Tuberville ended a monthlong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy.

The move cleared the way for numerous generals and admirals to take new roles after a nearly 10-month protest over the military's abortion policy.