Immigration

House to remain in session until border bill passes

By Susan Ferrechio
Published July 31, 2014 8:19pm ET
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House to remain in session until border bill passes
The House of Representatives will not adjourn for a five-week recess until it holds a vote on legislation addressing the surge of migrants at the U.S. border, lawmakers said after leaving a closed-door meeting. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) | Pablo Martinez Monsivais

The House of Representatives will not adjourn for a five-week recess until it holds a vote on legislation addressing the surge of migrants at the U.S. border, lawmakers said after leaving a closed-door meeting.

The GOP leadership has not made an official announcement, but according to those in the room, a vote could come sometime Thursday or Friday.

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