On June 4, 2026, three Republican senators—Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Susan Collins of Maine, and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska—supported a Democratic amendment to prevent Bill Pulte from serving as the temporary director of national intelligence (DNI) while also holding the position of director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
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Three Republican Senators Vote Against Bill Pulte's Appointment as Temporary DNI
Three Republican senators voted in favor of a Democratic amendment to block Bill Pulte from serving as the temporary director of national intelligence. The vote occurred on June 4, 2026, and was related to Pulte's concurrent role as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
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