House speaker nixes comprehensive immigration deal with Senate, effectively killing it

House Speaker John Boehner on Wednesday said he would not allow a House vote on comprehensive immigration reform, essentially ending any chance for a “pathway to citizenship” measure to become law this year or next.

The Ohio Republican made the announcement after a closed-door meeting with fellow GOP lawmakers, saying the House would not vote on any legislation resembling the comprehensive Senate measure, which would immediately legalize millions of illegal immigrants living in the U.S. and make them eligible for citizenship.