On Thursday, the United States Senate held a vote to confirm Rep. John Ratcliffe (TX-R) as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI).
In a 49-44 vote, Ratcliffe secured the position after his nomination was announced by President Trump on Twitter. Sens. Alexander, Burr, Markey, Murkowski, Murray, Rounds, and Sanders did not vote.
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