Will an effort to force a debate on immigration on the House floor cross the finish line? We could find out Thursday. That is the "soft deadline" set by GOP moderates for securing the needed backing to trigger a series of votes. Congressional Republicans need two more signatures from their...
GOP's Valadao & Denham Try Rare Tactic to Force Immigration Reform Votes
Congressmen David Valadao (R-Hanford) and Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) are using a procedural move to force Speaker Paul Ryan into allowing the full House of Representatives to vote on immigration bills. Known as a discharge petition, it would bring Denham’s H.Res. 774 to the floor for a vote. The petition has...