Democrats Seek Unity as Border Measures Loom on Climate Bill (1)

Immigrants’ rights advocates on and off Capitol Hill are bracing for a fight if GOP senators use Democrats’ reconciliation bill to push amendments restricting immigration.

Democrats are aiming to bring the health, climate, and tax package to the Senate floor this week, if they clear procedural hurdles and lock in support within their party. A floor vote would provide an opening for a slew of proposed amendments, likely including GOP measures to tighten border security and extend pandemic-related restrictions on asylum.

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) on Tuesday said he has some border-related amendments “in the queue” if the Senate votes ...