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Article snippet: Following the lead of Minority Leader MORE (R-Wis.) for an immigration vote. After huddling in the Capitol basement just hours before the government is set to close, House Democrats appeared to be leaning heavily against a sweeping bipartisan budget deal to keep the government open, despite the deal's endorsement by Senate Democratic leaders. They are citing the absence of a commitment from Ryan to vote on legislation to protect the “Dreamers,” young immigrants brought to the country illegally as kids. Pelosi supports the underlying budget deal — indeed, she helped to craft it — but is withholding her support unless Ryan guarantees a vote to shore up the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which MORE is terminating in the first week of March. By all accounts, Pelosi is not twisting the arms of her troops to join the opposition. But in making her case during Thursday’s meeting, she seemed to be having a persuasive effect. “I woke up this morning thinking I was a yes, because I’m pleased with the many things that are in it,” Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) said leaving the meeting. “On the other hand really the only leverage we have right now is not giving Paul Ryan our votes, if he doesn’t need them.” Beyer said he’s now voting no. “Anyone who underestimates Pelosi’s ability to influence the Democratic caucus shouldn’t be in the business that you’re in,” said Rep. MORE (D-Calif.). “Pelosi is a very persuasive person.” The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (... Link to the full article to read more