The U.S. Navy on Monday became the third branch of the military to no longer have a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time in history, as a Republican senator continues to block military nominations.

WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy on Monday became the third branch of the military to no longer have a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time in history, as a Republican senator continues to block military nominations.

Retiring Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday gave up command on Monday. The Navy, Army and Marine Corps are now all without a confirmed leader.

  • @Pagliacci@lemmy.ml
    20•1 year ago

    What procedural step is being abused here to allow one Senator to have this much influence? Or is this another case of one Senator being the face while backed by the rest of their party?

    • @Lexam@lemmy.caEnglish
      8•1 year ago

      The rules to filabuster are sadly very loose. This guy pretty much just has to say he is filabustering. He doesn’t have to stand and talk to block it.

      • @SquishyPandaDev@yiffit.net
        2•1 year ago

        Not so much a rule. More like convention. The whole saying “I’m going to filibuster,” and that counts, is new. Also the filibuster is also not really a rule either. It’s the interpretation of the rule that a member of Congress can’t be forced to give up their time on the floor