Sen. Tommy Tuberville lifted his monthslong chokehold on the Senate’s military confirmation process, allowing hundreds of promotions to move forward.

Tuberville told NBC reporters, “I’m releasing everybody — I’ve still got a hold on, I think, 11 four-star generals. Everybody else is completely released from me.” The decision came a week after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the Rules Committee “acted on a resolution” that would allow the Senate to process the nominations quickly.

For months, Sen. Tommy Tuberville blocked key military promotions over a policy dispute. The logjam has finally ended, but it left military families feeling unfairly treated, and vulnerable to Washington politics.