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.

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      There is this legal theory that refusal to take a vote on something you’re constitutional obligated to do is equivalent to accepting by unanimous consent. Obama wouldn’t test it… unfortunately.