The Senate confirmed National Intelligence Director (DNI) candidate Tarshi Gabbard early on Wednesday morning.
She was confirmed with 52-48 votes, with all Democrats opposed her nomination. Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell joined Democrats and voted Against Check Gabbard.
Some Republican senators once thought that a major swing vote would have led to Gabbard's support.
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Tulsi Gabbard votes to confirm as Director of National Intelligence. I am concerned about the particular position she has taken before, but I am grateful for her commitment to restraining the agency's oversized range while allowing ODNI to continue…
– Senator Lisa Markowski (@lisamurkowski) February 11, 2025
The senator burned Gabbard in the view of National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden during a confirmation hearing in January, but Republicans on the Senate Intelligence Email Committee ultimately supported her.
The Senate voted Monday to continue the nomination process with a procedural vote. Curtis and McConnell voted in favor because they originally didn't support Gabbard for the position.
The Democrat senator has tried to stop her nomination, including vice-chairman of the Senate Intelligence Email Committee and Virginia Senator Mark Warner. he Tweet Monday when he was leading the way as he was trying to stop her nomination. (Related: Rand Paul hit with Snowden's Kudrow, whistleblower says “it's loyal to the Constitution”)
Similarly, Democrat California Sen. Adam Schiff called her on Monday against her nomination. rejection.
While some Republicans are slow to support Gabbard, Biden and Obama's DNI have been confirmed with bipartisan support. For example, some Republicans who are hesitant to support Biden's DNI Avril Haynes ultimately voted for her.
Tulsi Gabbard strongly believes in the mission she is appointed to: maintaining America's security. pic.twitter.com/7hoddsiueh
– Leader John Tune (@leaderjohntune) February 10, 2025
At the beginning of February, the committee's leading senators confirmed they were in support of Gabbard. Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins said she would support her nomination, citing her previous concerns about Snowden before the committee vote.
“Through discussions in my office and answering my questions at public hearings and her explanation at the Senate Intelligence Committee's closing hearing, Gabbard relating to her views on Edward Snowden. I addressed my concerns,” Collins said in a statement.
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Republican Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford appeared to have reserved Gabbard at the hearing, particularly for his refusal to call Snowden a traitor. However, he voted for Gabbard during the committee and Senate votes.
Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham voted in favor of confirming her, speculating that she was a potential swing voice. He said he would do so in January. support Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and candidate Kash Patel for FBI Director. (Related: TruMP's Pick was once a victim of deep state abuse. That's why they're the best for their job.)
WASHINGTON, DC – Jan. 30: Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) questions President Donald Trump's candidate, Tarsi Gabbard. Built in Washington, DC on January 30th, 2025. (Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
The Senate Judiciary Committee delayed the vote for Patel's committee.
The committee will vote Thursday to move him on the floor, Republican Oklahoma Sen. Mark Wayne Marin Tweet Monday.
