The House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning Vice President Kamala Harris for her role in what has been described as the most catastrophic border crisis in U.S. history.
The resolution, introduced by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), cleared the chamber in a 220-196 vote, with six Democrats voting “yes.” reflecting growing concerns over the handling of immigration and border security under the current administration.
The resolution criticizes Vice President Harris, who was appointed by President Joe Biden as the administration’s “Border Czar,” for failing to effectively address the surge of illegal immigration and the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border as reported by Axios in 2021.
The text of the resolution highlights several key issues, including the increase in border crossings, the strain on border facilities, and the administration’s policies, which opponents argue have exacerbated the situation.
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“Today my resolution condemning Kamala Harris for her role as Joe Biden’s open border czar passed the House. Let me be clear: Harris and every elected Democrat owns this historic border crisis that has turned every community into a border community. It is time that we return to President Donald Trump’s border security policies that put the safety of American citizens first,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.
“At our Northern Border in the Swanton Sector, I have seen firsthand with the Border Patrol the disastrous consequences of Kamala Harris’ failed Far Left open border agenda which caused a historic surge in illegal crossings like we have never seen at our Northern Border before including individuals on the terrorist watchlist. Kamala Harris didn’t just create a national security crisis, but a humanitarian crisis that has endangered the lives of millions. House Republicans will secure the border,” said Stefanik.
The resolution’s passage with bipartisan support underscores the broad concern over border security. Several Democrats crossed party lines to vote in favor of the resolution, citing the need for more effective leadership and solutions.
Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX), whose district is heavily impacted by the border crisis, was among those who supported the resolution. “This is not about politics; it’s about finding real solutions to a serious problem that affects all Americans,” Cuellar stated.
Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) released a statement after the House of Representatives voted on H. Res. 1371, Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border.
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“Early in his administration, President Biden appointed Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts to mitigate the flow of illegal immigration into the United States. Unfortunately, since that time, Vice President Harris abandoned her duties which has resulted in the worst border crisis in modern American history. We have seen more than 9.9 million illegal immigrant encounters nationwide, making every community across the country a border community and threatening our national security,” said Rep. Laurel Lee. “Vice President Harris is directly responsible for the administration’s failed border policies and for failing to keep our nation safe. This resolution condemns Harris’ role as President Biden’s border czar and the dangerous open-border policies that have caused this crisis.”
The White House has rejected Republican criticisms of Vice President Harris, defending the administration’s approach to the southern border and criticizing GOP lawmakers for rejecting the border deal negotiated by senators earlier this year.
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Multiple mainstream media outlets have since attempted to rewrite history on the term ‘Border Czar.’
For those who don’t know, a Czar is a person appointed by the government to advise on and coordinate policy in a particular area.
On March 24, 2021, Biden said, “The vice president has agreed — among the multiple other things that I have her leading, and I appreciate it — agreed to lead our diplomatic effort to work with those nations to accept returnees and enhance migration enforcement at their borders” appointing Harris to advise on and coordinate policy on the border and immigration crises.
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