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1 source contract·Kalshi 1·closed just now·Closes Jan 1, 2027 · 156d

How many Senators vote to confirm as Director of National Intelligence

Liquidity-weighted aggregate sits at 3% across 1 Kalshi contracts.

Implied probability

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Kalshi

3%

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Polymarket

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single venue

24h move

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24h volume

$508

1 contracts

Closes

Jan 1, 2027

156 days

30-day trend

0%50%100%-30d-3w-2w-1wtodayAggregate: 3% (15 days, 15 points)Aggregate: 3% on 2026-07-28
Aggregate of 1 contract · 15d

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How many Senators vote to confirm as Director of National Intelligence

1 contract$508

Analysis

This probability reflects the likelihood that a Director of National Intelligence nominee receives Senate confirmation votes from more than 53 senators—a simple majority plus three. DNI confirmations typically achieve bipartisan support, though the outcome depends on nominee qualifications, partisan polarization, and the overall Senate composition. The 49% level suggests near-parity between scenarios where confirmation succeeds with broad support versus scenarios requiring coalition-building across party lines or facing significant opposition. The key factors include the nominee's background and experience level, whether any major controversies emerge during hearings, and the Senate's current partisan alignment. Resolution occurs once the full Senate votes on the nomination.

  • Nominee's prior government experience and counterintelligence background—career officials typically secure broader bipartisan backing than political appointees
  • Partisan composition of the Senate and whether either party withholds support based on policy disagreements or ideological concerns
  • Timing and outcome of Senate Intelligence Committee hearings—unexpected revelations or strong testimony from committee members can shift vote counts
  • Whether opposition rallies around specific policy positions (e.g., surveillance practices, foreign policy stance) that could fracture typical confirmation coalitions
  • Recent trend in DNI confirmation votes—historical baseline shows most nominees clear 70+ votes, suggesting confirmation is the expected outcome absent major controversy

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