Lawmakers in both parties had opposed Trump's nomination of Pulte, citing his apparent lack of experience in intelligence.
Lawmakers have sounded the alarm about the government operating without congressional authorization of the powerful spy tool.
A court order from last March certified that the program could continue for another 12 months.
Trump accused Democrats of breaking a deal to renew the program after he nominated Clayton.
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