This brings an end to an uphill battle for Gabbard. During her Senate hearing in front of the intelligence panel, many GOP members scrutinized her qualifications and questioned her over meetings with foreign leaders,

The Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard, a veteran and former Democratic congresswoman, as director of national intelligence in a 52-48 vote.

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, cast the only Republican vote against the new Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.