Lawmakers who support DACA say they 'already have the votes' to force House debate

An effort to force a House vote on immigration didn't pick up any new supporters Tuesday night, but its backers say they are already sure it will reach enough signatures to hit the floor.

We are extremely confident we already have the votes," Republican Rep. Jeff Denham of California said as he walked onto the House floor for the first votes of the week, which was the first opportunity lawmakers had to sign the measure since last week.

Obviously -- how do I say this kindly -- the speaker is not too happy," said Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, who has signed the petition. "I thought this was done in a way that was being respectful, but I understand that leadership is unhappy. ... But the reality is this is an issue that has to get solved."

Leadership may be successful in buying itself some time, but not indefinitely. Moderate Washington state Rep. Dan Newhouse, a Republican who has been a supporter of DACA compromise efforts, said he was still considering signing and has spoken with leadership about what else they may have planned.

"If they're not going to come forward with any alternatives, then unfortunately the discharge is one of the few options we have left," Newhouse said. "There's a clock that's ticking in order to get this done."

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Looks like this may be our way out .

Ayyyy lets gooo babyyyy

Nice political theater, but Mitch McConnell will not bring any bill to the senate floor like this.

Guys what does this mean

pass that crap asap!

Waste of time . Trump just needs to come out and support USA act and it’ll pass

these tards have been "having the votes" for too long now.

Just bridge act right?

As much as I want USA act trump will not support it. He wants a wall the bill doesn't provide one. Just more technology and agents at the border

Correct me if I'm wrong but I remember that it includes a wall if some department of security says it is needed.