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Article snippet: Centrist Republicans on Wednesday moved one signature closer to forcing immigration votes on the House floor, but encountered headwinds as some Republicans fretted about the possibility of retribution from leadership. Rep. MORE (Minn.) on Wednesday became the latest Republican to add his name to the petition, leaving the centrists just a few signatures short of being able to trigger the votes. But it remains to be seen whether several Republicans who are sympathetic toward the discharge petition will defy leadership and sign on. Some of those lawmakers have told the petition leaders they are concerned about being punished if they back the insurgent effort, according to a Republican aide familiar with the conversations. Rep. MORE (R-Nev.), who signed the petition, said he has heard similar concerns from colleagues. “That’s the card that’s being played right now,” Amodei told The Hill. “I think they’re facing pressure not to sign it,” Amodei added, pointing to Reps. MORE (R-Wash.). “It’s no secret the Speaker doesn’t want a discharge petition.” Further underscoring their fears, Rep. MORE (R-Ga.) stood up during a GOP conference meeting on Tuesday morning and called on leadership to punish lawmakers who sign the petition or who vote against rules setting up floor debate for other immigration bills, according to two Republican sources. “After leadership presentations, somebody gets up and says, ‘There ought to be discipline … for people who vote against rules, for d... Link to the full article to read more