House Condemns Harris' Border Handling, Sparking Criticism from Fellow Democrats

The House of Representatives voted to condemn Vice President Kamala Harris' handling of the southern border, with six Democrats joining all Republicans in supporting the measure. The move marks the first piece of legislation targeting Harris since she became the Democratic nominee for president.

The House of Representatives voted along bipartisan lines on Tuesday to condemn Vice President Kamala Harris' handling of the U.S.' southern border, marking the first piece of legislation targeting Harris since she became the Democrats' presumptive 2024 nominee.

Six Democrats joined all House Republicans in voting for the measure, which passed 220-196. The House Democrats who voted for the resolution are Reps. 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.

House Condemns Harris' Border Handling, Sparking Criticism from Fellow Democrats

For years, Republicans have accused Harris of failing her job as "border czar" after President Biden handed her the task of mitigating the "root causes" of illegal immigration in 2021. The condemnation vote comes as the GOP ramps up its attacks against Harris ahead of an expected head-to-head race with former President Trump.

The six moderate Democrats who voted to condemn Harris amount to a scathing rebuke of their party's likely presidential candidate. Despite the vote, dozens of left-wing lawmakers have rushed to endorse Harris.

House Condemns Harris' Border Handling, Sparking Criticism from Fellow Democrats

Harris's office has not commented on the vote but has previously defended her record on border security.

The condemnation vote highlights growing divisions within the Democratic Party over immigration policy. Some Democrats have criticized Harris for not doing enough to address the humanitarian crisis at the border, while others have defended her efforts.

House Condemns Harris' Border Handling, Sparking Criticism from Fellow Democrats

The vote also comes as the Biden administration faces criticism from both sides for its handling of the border. Republicans have accused the administration of being too lenient at the border, while some Democrats have argued that the administration needs to do more to protect asylum seekers and migrants.

The condemnation vote is likely to further intensify the debate over immigration policy in the run-up to the 2024 election.

House Condemns Harris' Border Handling, Sparking Criticism from Fellow Democrats