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The major immigration battle brewing in the House

By Susan Ferrechio

Published May 17, 2018 4:00am ET

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The major immigration battle brewing in the House — "We need someone who is steady and secure in his principles, someone who can cut through the noise and make a compelling case for conservatism. Mike Pence is that man," Paul Ryan said. (AP Photo) | (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

A major battle over illegal immigration is looming in the House, where lawmakers are just five votes shy of forcing a vote on a bloc of reform measures that Republican leaders are trying to block.

House Republicans have long maneuvered to avoid a floor debate on immigration reform. But now, they may have no choice.

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