The Obama -led House passes an immigration bill by a one -189 vote . Obama also will do what he can to address overall immigration reform because House Republicans have refused to vote on a comprehensive measure passed last year by the Senate , Earnest said . Republicans , including President GOP , have criticized the measure . Senate failed to push through its version and left town for last year . With no legislation , Obama will act on his own .
The Obama -led House passes an immigration bill by a one -189 vote . Republicans , including President GOP , have criticized the measure . Senate failed to push through its version and left town for last year . With no legislation , Obama will act on his own .