Clearly even some Democrats know Kamala has failed to uphold her duties.
The House of Representatives recently took a decisive bipartisan action, voting to censure Vice President Kamala Harris for her management of the U.S. southern border. This marks the first instance of legislative action targeting Harris since she became the Democrats’ presumed nominee for the 2024 presidential race. The resolution passed with a notable margin of 220-196, with six Democrats joining the Republicans in support.
The Democrats who broke ranks with their party to back the resolution include Representatives Jared Golden (D-Maine), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.), Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), Don Davis (D-N.C.), and Yadira Caraveo (D-Colo.). This rare display of cross-party agreement highlights significant discontent even within the Democratic ranks about Harris’ performance as “border czar.”
For years, Republicans have been critical of Harris’ handling of border issues, assigning blame to her for the administration’s inability to address illegal immigration effectively. This censure reflects a broader Republican narrative that Harris’ policies have been a failure and have exacerbated the current border crisis.
House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) led the charge, accusing Harris of managing “failed and dangerous policies” that have led to what she described as the most severe border crisis in U.S. history. Similarly, House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-Tenn.) lambasted Harris’ approach, suggesting that a simple self-reflection would have revealed the shortcomings of her strategy.
In response, Democrats criticized the resolution as a politically motivated move rather than a genuine effort to address border issues. Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), the ranking Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee, derided the resolution as an “election stunt” and accused Republicans of misusing congressional resources for political gain.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) defended the resolution, asserting that despite attempts by the mainstream media to downplay the situation, the American people recognize the reality of the border crisis and hold Harris accountable. Emmer emphasized that Harris’ role as border czar aligns her with the current administration’s shortcomings.
Opponents of the resolution, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), dismissed the criticism of Harris as baseless, arguing that her role was focused on addressing the root causes of migration, not directly managing border security.
This resolution represents the final legislative action before Congress takes its August recess, with lawmakers expected to reconvene after Labor Day.