106 House Republicans attempted to defund the office of Vice President Kamala Harris, citing her incompetence in securing the border.
The amendment did not pass, but reflects a shifting attitude among members of Congress.
“I’m sure you’ll be shocked, but I just had to debate a Republican on the House floor who was defending funding the Office of the Vice President,” Rep. Mike Collins said. (Trending: Is It Time For Joe Biden To Drop Out Of 2024?)
I argued Kamala Harris sucks at securing our border and, therefore, shouldn’t be paid. If my amendment passes, her office will be defunded,” Collins (R-GA) posted on X.
I'm sure you'll be shocked, but I just had to debate a Republican on the House floor who was defending funding the Office of the Vice President. I argued Kamala Harris sucks at securing our border and, therefore, shouldn't be paid. If my amendment passes, her office will be…
— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) November 8, 2023
Another amendment to cut Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s salary to $1 was approved.
These measures, however, are unlikely to be implemented and will face major opposition in the Senate. (Trending: CNN Poll Is Bad News For Biden)
The Republicans behind these amendments are representing the will of their constituents and believe that government officials should fulfill their duties.
There is a generally negative attitude towards these measures, but lawmakers have acknowledged that Harris’s polling undeniably reflects her unpopularity.
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