The Senate is expected to vote midweek next week on the resolution of disapproval, which passed the Democratic-controlled House last month 245-182. Four Republican senators -- Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul and Thom Tillis -- have already said they will support the resolution. But White House officials are attempting to limit the number of GOP defections ahead of the vote next week by telling them the President is paying close attention to who votes against him. Trump's staff is looking at this two ways: If only four Republicans support the resolution to overturn his emergency declaration, it won't be as significant of a problem because some opposition is expected. But if that number grows to, say, 10 Republican senators or more, officials are worried about the potential negative optics of opposition from many members of his own party.

Source: CNN March 07, 2019 18:45 UTC