WASHINGTON—The Senate voted largely along party lines to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as the director of national intelligence, after she overcame skepticism from Republicans about whether she was the right person for the post.

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

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,