NEW YORK, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Two Republican congressmen, Daniel Webster and Aaron Shock, said they support the legalization of undocumented immigrants and a pathway to U.S. citizenship.
The statements of support come after an intense campaign by pro-immigration advocates, who targeted House of Representative members at town hall events prior to rallies, drives and other events across the country.
With Webster of Florida and Shock of Illinois, 21 House Republicans now support the measure, ABC News reported.
The announcements come after Sen. Chuck Schumer said he'd support the Republican-led House's piecemeal approach to U.S. immigration reform, provided it offered a path to citizenship.
"We would much prefer a big comprehensive bill, but any way that the House can get there is OK by us," the New York Democrat told CNN. "I actually am optimistic that we will get this done."
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