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.

  • @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