The Senate Intelligence Committee voted to advance former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for director of national intelligence in a closed-door session on Tuesday afternoon. Gabbard advanced in a 9-8 vote along party lines,

The Senate Intelligence Committee voted nine to eight to endorse nominee Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence.

Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to become director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence will garner support from a key senator whose vote was in question.