The Senate voted Wednesday, to confirm former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence.

Gabbard overcame skepticism from Republicans about whether she was the right person for the director of national intelligence post. Sen. Mitch McConnell broke with his party to side with Democrats in voting ‘no.

This brings an end to an uphill battle for Gabbard. During her Senate hearing in front of the intelligence panel, many GOP members scrutinized her qualifications and questioned her over meetings with foreign leaders,