Republican says leaders discuss votes on 2 immigration bills
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May 18, 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders have discussed scheduling House votes on two immigration bills, two GOP lawmakers said Thursday, a move they hope would resolve an internal battle over an issue that threatens to worsen party divisions as the election season heats up.
Under the still-evolving idea, one bill would resemble legislation strongly backed by conservatives that would curb legal immigration and open the door to building President Donald Trump's prized wall with Mexico. Conservatives have been demanding a vote on that measure, which GOP leaders say would be defeated.
The second bill...
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