At a time when Americans are tightening their belts, we would do well to avoid policies that heap on the pain," said the Republican former Senate leader.

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, cast the only Republican vote against the new Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is faced with much backlash from social media users after he voted No during Wednesday's confirmation vote for Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick to be his Director of National Intelligence.