Sen. Jon Tester backed an immigration bill he previously opposed a version of ahead of a competitive re-election battle.
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., is backing an immigration bill named after deceased Georgia college student Laken Riley ahead of a tough re-election battle, despite helping to block the measure previously.
Afterward, a spokesperson for Tester told the local Montana outlet the Belgrade News that 'Senator Tester supports the Laken Riley Act and will vote yes if it is brought to the floor for a standalone vote.' However, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is unlikely to bring the Laken Riley Act to the floor. During negotiations for amendment votes ahead of the supplemental package's consideration, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.
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