Bipartisan House Vote Condemns Biden Administration’s Southern Border Policies

In a significant bipartisan move, over a dozen House Democrats joined their Republican counterparts in supporting a resolution that denounces the Biden administration’s handling of the southern border. The non-binding resolution, sponsored by Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas), specifically criticizes what it calls the “open-borders policies” of the Biden administration and condemns the resulting national security and public safety crisis.

Bipartisan Backing for Resolution

The resolution, which passed with a vote of 225-187, reflects a growing bipartisan concern regarding the Biden administration’s approach to immigration and border security. Notably, 14 House Democrats crossed party lines to support the measure, signaling a shared apprehension about the impact of current policies.

Democrats Supporting the Resolution

The House Democrats who supported the resolution are as follows:

1. Colin Allred (Texas)
2. Yadira Caraveo (Colo.)
3. Angie Craig (Minn.)
4. Henry Cuellar (Texas)
5. Donald Davis (N.C.)
6. Jared Golden (Maine)
7. Vicente Gonzalez (Texas)
8. Greg Landsman (Ohio)
9. Susie Lee (Nev.)
10. Jared Moskowitz (Fla.)
11. Wiley Nickel (N.C.)
12. Mary Peltola (Alaska)
13. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Wash.)
14. Eric Sorensen (Ill.)

Criticisms of Open-Borders Policies

The resolution specifically criticizes what it perceives as the Biden administration’s open-borders policies, emphasizing the associated national security and public safety crisis. The bipartisan support for the measure suggests a shared concern among lawmakers about the potential consequences of the current approach to immigration.

Growing Recognition of Border Challenges

With both Democrats and Republicans expressing dissatisfaction with the handling of border issues, the resolution highlights a growing recognition of challenges at the southern border. Lawmakers from diverse states and regions are coming together to address what they see as a critical issue impacting national security.

Impact on Biden Administration

While the resolution is non-binding, its passage with bipartisan support underscores the significance of concerns related to border policies. The Biden administration may face increased pressure to reassess and modify its approach to immigration and border security in response to these bipartisan expressions of discontent.