House Speaker Mike Johnson told fellow Republicans on a conference call Sunday that the House is expected to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution designed to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to take further military action against Iran. The plan, first reported by ABC News, is being pushed by Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie, who want Congress to approve any additional strikes before the president can act.

Democrats, along with a small group of Republicans, are pressing for the vote following U.S. military action against Iran. Their argument is about “oversight,” though the timing makes it look a lot like trying to grab the steering wheel in the middle of a storm.

Republican leaders are urging members to vote no, warning that the resolution would weaken the commander in chief at a critical moment. Johnson stressed the importance of full attendance, reminding lawmakers that the GOP’s House majority is razor-thin. If every member shows up and votes, he can afford to lose only one Republican. No pressure, right?

Even if the resolution were to pass, it would still face the reality of a presidential veto. In other words, this fight may be loud, dramatic, and very political — but not necessarily decisive.

Johnson also told lawmakers the House will hold another vote this week on funding for the Department of Homeland Security as a partial government shutdown drags on. GOP leaders are pushing to move DHS funding forward while negotiations with Senate Democrats continue.

Bottom line: while Democrats try to box in the president during a national security crisis, House Republicans are standing firm behind Trump’s leadership and pushing to keep the government running. In uncertain times, clarity and strength still matter — and that’s exactly what voters expect from their leaders.