Iran live updates: 'We will not negotiate with the United States,' Iranian official says
The House is expected to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution that would require Congressional approval before President Trump orders further military action against Iran, following U.S.-Israel strikes on the country. The bipartisan measure, sponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, has support from Democrats and some Republicans, though House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging Republicans to vote against it. With a slim House majority, Johnson can afford to lose only one vote, and Trump retains veto power even if the resolution passes. Separately, an Iranian official has stated that Iran will not negotiate with the United States.
House likely to hold vote Thursday on resolution to restrain Trump's power
On a call with Republicans on Sunday, House Speaker Mike Johnson told lawmakers a vote on the war powers resolution will likely be held on Thursday, two sources told ABC News.
Democrats and a handful of Republicans have demanded a vote on the resolution, which would require Congressional approval before the president orders any further military action in Iran. The measure is sponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.
ABC News has learned that Republican leadership is urging members to vote against it. Johnson also reminded Republicans on the call that attendance is important. With a razor-thin majority, Johnson can only afford to lose one vote if all members are voting and present.
While there is some bipartisan support for the war powers resolution, Republicans have the majority in the House and the president has veto power.
Johnson also told Republicans he plans to hold another vote this week on Dept. of Homeland Security funding, as the partial government shutdown continues.
-ABC News' Rachel Scott and Lauren Peller
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