White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest stated, shortly before the Senate voted on the legislation, that the White House was concerned that JASTA could put the United States, its taxpayers, service members, and diplomats at "significant risk" if a similar law is to be adopted by other countries.[4] On September 12, 2016, the bill unanimously passed the House of Representatives.[5] On the same day the House passed the bill, Josh Earnest confirmed that President Obama was very likely to utilize his power to veto,[6][7] which he did on September 23, 2016.[8] An override of the veto is considered likely, but not certain, because the original vote was passed by a voice vote not requiring individual lawmakers to record their positions. An override requires a recorded vote of the positions of all lawmakers.[9][8]