Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.
Only a handful of Democrats supported the defense authorization bill plan, because of social issue fights included in the measure.
As Trump has dramatically stepped up his use of military force for his policy goals, fellow Republicans in Congress have done little but cheer him on.
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week with the annual defense authorization bill atop their agendas.
