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.

  • Lexam@lemmy.caEnglish
    8·
    1 年前

    The rules to filabuster are sadly very loose. This guy pretty much just has to say he is filabustering. He doesn’t have to stand and talk to block it.

    • SquishyPandaDev@yiffit.net
      2·
      1 年前

      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