Turkey has recalled its ambassador to the U.S. for talks following a congressional panel’s vote to recognize the Armenian genocide. The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved the measure this week despite fierce opposition from the White House. On Thursday, administration officials vowed to work against the bill when it comes before a full vote in the House.

State Department spokesperson Tom Casey: “And the basic message, and the one I expect the secretary to convey in her calls to Turkish authorities, as well as the regret that the administration has over the passage of this resolution by the committee, our continued opposition to it and our commitment to work with Congress on this to see that the full House in fact votes to defeat this resolution.”

Turkey has vowed major consequences if the measure clears the House.