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Senate advances Gabbard’s nomination to become DNI
Tulsi Gabbard, the nominee to become director of national intelligence, is one step closer to confirmation after the Senate crossed a procedural hurdle Monday. Senators voted 52-46 to approve a cloture motion on Gabbard’s nomination. The vote on confirmation could come as soon as late Tuesday unless members agree to shorten the time for debate.
Senate votes along party lines to advance Gabbard’s confirmation
The unified GOP support for Gabbard marks a striking turnaround from just weeks ago, when she was seen as one of Trump’s most endangered nominees
Majority of US Senate Backs Advancing Gabbard Nomination, Voting Continues
As voting continued, the tally was 52-41 in the 100-member Senate on a procedural measure to end debate on the closely watched nomination, more than the simple majority needed to
Gabbard’s nomination as intel director heads to final Senate vote
WASHINGTON >> The U.S. Senate voted today to advance the nomination of former Hawaii U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence, continuing President Donald Trump’s successful push to confirm even his most at-risk nominees for administration positions.
Tulsi Gabbard clears first key test vote in Senate on DNI nomination
Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s pick to become director of national intelligence, cleared a key procedural hurdle on Monday to advance her nomination toward a final Senate vote. The Republican-led chamber,
WATCH LIVE: Senate meets to consider nomination of Gabbard as director of national intelligence
One by one, Republicans have acquiesced to Trump's picks, even those whose personal history, lack of experience and unorthodox views would have once made them hardly imaginable for a Cabinet.
Senate votes to end debate on Tulsi Gabbard, clearing way for for director of national intelligence nod
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Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for top intelligence official, clears key Senate hurdle
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Leader Thune backs Senate GOP bid to speed past House on Trump budget plan
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How Republican skeptics in the Senate got to 'yes' on RFK Jr. and Gabbard
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GOP fight over Medicaid cuts stalls Trump agenda in the House as Senate forges ahead
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Tulsi Gabbard Moves One Step Closer To Senate Confirmation
The Senate voted to advance former Democratic Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to serve as President Donald Trump’s ...
Senate Breakfast Club wields gavel power in new GOP majority
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Budget chair Lindsey Graham releases Senate reconciliation ‘blueprint’ on border security, energy after House delays
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