Senate sets up final vote on Dan Coats’ nomination to be intel director

Published



The Senate on Wednesday easily advanced former Sen. Dan Coats’ nomination to be President Trump’s national intelligence director, and set up a final confirmation vote early Wednesday afternoon on the non-controversial nominee.

The Senate advanced him in a 88-11 vote. Soon after the vote, senators agreed to hold his confirmation vote at 1:45 p.m. today.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.