Ratcliffe's nomination was confirmed by a vote of 8 to 7, with all Democrats voting against.
The Senate Intelligence Committee voted to advance Congressman John Ratcliffe's nomination to be the next director of national intelligence on Tuesday morning, setting the stage for a final confirmation vote by the full Senate. Ratcliffe's nomination was approved behind closed doors along party lines in a vote of 8 to 7, with all Democrats voting against.
Ratcliffe was first nominated by President Trump to be DNI last summer, but withdrew his name from consideration amid concerns about his lack of experience and media reports that he inflated his resume. Mr. Trump nominated Ratcliffe again in February, after naming U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell as acting DNI. Grenell has a combative relationship with members of Congress, and faced criticism over his qualifications for the role.
"Some have suggested that your main qualification for confirmation to this post is that you are not Ambassador Grenell," Warner said."But frankly, that is not enough."
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