The U.S. Senate voted 52-46 to advance Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination for director of national intelligence, moving her confirmation to a final vote. The vote followed party lines, with Republicans backing Gabbard despite concerns over her lack of intelligence experience and past statements seen as sympathetic to U.S. adversaries.The Senate Intelligence Committee had narrowly recommended her nomination, and Republican leaders praised her commitment to downsizing the DNI’s office,

However, Democrats, including Senator Adam Schiff, strongly opposed her, citing her past defense of Edward Snowden and positions on Russia and Syria.With the final vote expected early Wednesday, Gabbard can only afford to lose three Republican votes if Democrats remain united against her.