House Republicans Struggle to Pass Immigration Bill as 4-State Primaries Threaten Votes
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Updated · POLITICO · Jun 9
House Republicans Struggle to Pass Immigration Bill as 4-State Primaries Threaten Votes
2 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jun 9
Summary
Tuesday’s House vote on the Senate-passed immigration enforcement bill remained in doubt, with GOP leaders still unsure they can clear the procedural hurdle needed to send it to President Donald Trump.
Chip Roy said he told the whip team he is undecided, Kevin Kiley said he will oppose the bill without stronger reforms, and other Republicans remain on the watchlist as attendance is strained by primaries in four states.
Even with "Reconciliation 2.0" unsettled, Republicans are already sketching a possible "Reconciliation 3.0" package, with the Republican Study Committee briefing members on fiscal scoring and Andy Harris floating adding partisan appropriations items.
Mike Johnson said the appropriations idea merely "came up," while Steve Scalise warned the next reconciliation effort is still far from agreement, underscoring how internal divisions are complicating the party’s broader midterm agenda.