The House will hold a second vote on immigration reform next week, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., confirmed Friday.

His announcement followed hours of negotiations within the Republican Party in an effort to develop a bill that can win a majority of votes. Leaders postponed a vote planned for Thursday after support fell short and then decided to change their initial plan to vote Friday in favor of next week.

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