Republican senators angrily confronted Sen. Tommy Tuberville on his blockade of almost 400 military officers Wednesday evening, taking over the floor for more than four hours to rail against their fellow lawmaker.'Men and women have been denied promotions. We have done best we can to honor request of a fellow senator that these nominations be brought to floor and voted on individually. I really respect men of their word. I do not respect men who do not honor their word,' said Republican Senator Joni Ernst, who served in the Army National Guard for 23 years.Tuberville, a Republican from , stood and objected to each nominee - 61 times by the time was night was done - extending his holds on the military confirmations and promotions.
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