The Senate voted 96-1 Thursday to confirm Gen. Randy A. George as the next Army chief of staff amid a temporary reprieve from a blockade that’s stalling more than 300 military promotions
- Sen.
Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has been blocking the promotions in protest over a Pentagon policy that allows troops to get leave and travel expenses if they need to get an abortion - George, a decorated combat veteran, served as the vice chief of the Army and acting chief of staff after Gen. James McConville retired in early August
- George, who is an infantry officer, did multiple tours in Afghanistan ...