Military Generals and Admirals: Information on the Effects of Senate Nomination Blanket Holds
May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Military Generals and Admirals: Information on the Effects of Senate Nomination Blanket Holds
Fast Facts
The Senate must vote on whether to confirm nominations for generals and admirals. On two occasions since 2020, a Senator put a "hold" on the confirmation process. One hold in 2023 lasted 10 months, affecting 447 nominees. Depart . . .
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Military Generals and Admirals: Information on the Effects of Senate Nomination Blanket Holds
Fast Facts
The Senate must vote on whether to confirm nominations for generals and admirals. On two occasions since 2020, a Senator put a "hold" on the confirmation process. One hold in 2023 lasted 10 months, affecting 447 nominees. Depart . . .