Daily Border Bulletin: Senate GOP Tough Choice on IR, Rubio Lobbies Behind the Scenes, Gang of 8 Bill Faces First Senate Vote

Submitted by Emma Buckhout on 6/11/13

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Senate GOP Leaders Face Tough Choice on Immigration Reform Republicans must balance their decision on immigration reform with the opinions of varied state constituents, from conservative grassroots contingents against reform to businesses and employers who need more legal immigrant labor. Senators Cornyn (R-Tex.) and McConnell (R-Ky.) will vote in favor of proceeding with debate on the Senate reform bill, but are unsure how they will vote in the end. Their support could be crucial to supporters trying to pass the bill with over sixty votes in the Senate.

Marco Rubio Lobbies On Immigration Reform Behind The Scenes In his effort toad more security measures to the Senate bill, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appears to be doing some behind-the-scenes dealing. He reportedly asked Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) not to publicly express her support for the bill, which she did on Sunday to the delight of immigration reform supporters.

"Gang of Eight" Immigration Reform Bill Faces First Vote in Senate Today the Senate resumes consideration of the motion to proceed with S. 744, the Comprehensive Immigration Bill. Much is on the line, including border security measures and a path to citizenship, and the bill with face amendments either strengthening or threatening the compromise.