(Politico) House Republicans used their slim majority on Thursday to target Vice President Kamala Harris — and some Democrats backed the effort.
The House passed a resolution criticizing Harris for her work on the border in a 220-196 vote, an issue the GOP has identified as a key line of attack as the party pivots its election strategy to Harris.
Six Democrats voted for the resolution, which was spearheaded by GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik of New York, and no Republicans opposed it. Those Democratic “yea” votes were Reps. Jared Golden (Maine), Yadira Caraveo (Colo.) Don Davis (N.C.), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Wash.), Henry Cuellar (Texas) and Mary Peltola (Alaska).
Republicans already viewed border security as a wedge issue they could wield against vulnerable Democrats, pushing votes in the House that put those lawmakers in tough positions. But Republicans believe Harris’ work on the border earlier in President Joe Biden’s term — with the GOP labeling her the “border czar” — lends new credence to that line of attack.
“No matter what congressional district you go to, the number one issue facing Americans is Kamala Harris’ open border crisis,” Stefanik said on the floor. “The American people deserve elected officials who understand the gravity of the crisis at the border.”
