Schumer Senate Passed Back Pay To Tuberville-Blocked Military Families

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On Thursday afternoon, Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer posted this holiday gift for military families:

BIG: I just took to the Senate floor and passed a bill to send back pay to the military families hurt by Sen. Tuberville’s illogical, hurtful, dangerous holds

These military families have already sacrificed so much

The Senate is giving them the justice—and back pay—they deserve

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) December 14, 2023

The Washington Examiner notes that the bill passed by unanimous consent, with Tuberville as a co-sponsor.

But if you think Tuberville's public humiliation has made him repentant, think again. “He is still keeping the Senate from approving a dozen four-star promotions in one large batch,” The Washington Examiner said. “But the saga could end as soon as next week as the Senate considers a series of individual votes on the nominees while members negotiate a deal to approve some $60 billion in funding for Ukraine.”

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