For the first time in more than 150 years, the Marine Corps is operating without a Senate-confirmed commandant.
The delay marks the first time the Marine Corps will have been without a Senate-confirmed commandant in 164 years.
At a ceremony Monday for Berger — the Marine Corps' 38th commandant — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged the Senate to act.
"You know, it's been more than a century since the U.S. Marine Corps has operated without a Senate-confirmed commandant," Austin said.
Tuberville, who for months has been using a procedural tactic to slow promotions that are typically approved through unanimous consent, objected to Reed's move, citing the Pentagon's abortion policy.
Persons:
Sen, Tommy Tuberville, Vivek Murthy, David H, Berger, GOP Sen, Eric Smith, Lloyd Austin, it's, Austin, that's, Jack Reed, Reed, Tuberville, Reed's, Sabrina Singh, Roe, Wade
Organizations:
Health, Education, Labor, Marine Corps, GOP, —, Senate, U.S . Marine Corps, United States, Senate Armed, Pentagon, Supreme
Locations:
Alabama