Republicans, fresh off a victory on tax reform, say they are eager to pursue an aggressive 2018 agenda that includes immigration reform, a welfare-to-work bill, and even a costly infrastructure measure.

But the GOP agenda is about to hit the typical hurdles thrown in front of lawmakers who try to pass major legislation in a pivotal election year.

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