One of the most vocal supporters of immigration reform in Congress urged President Obama to act quickly on the issue, widening a Democratic rift over the timing of any executive actions.

In a conference call Wednesday hosted by pro-reform advocacy group America’s Voice, Democratic Rep. Luis Gutiérrez of Illinois urged Senate Democrats to stop pressuring Obama to postpone any action until after the elections.

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