The Israeli parliament’s vote to approve Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s divisive plan to reshape the country’s justice system is “unfortunate,” the White House said in a statement Monday, calling on leaders to build “a broader consensus through political dialogue.”

“As a lifelong friend of Israel, President Biden has publicly and privately expressed his views that major changes in a democracy to be enduring must have as broad a consensus as possible. It is unfortunate that the vote today took place with the slimmest possible majority,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement following the highly anticipated vote. “We understand talks are ongoing and likely to continue over the coming weeks and months to forge a broader compromise even with the Knesset in recess. The United States will continue to support the efforts of President Herzog and other Israeli leaders as they seek to build a broader consensus through political dialogue.”

Netanyahu’s plan calls for sweeping changes that would stifle the power of Israel’s judiciary, limiting the Supreme Court’s ability to challenge parliamentary decisions. The overhaul has drawn backlash both at home and abroad, spurring fierce protests and drawing concern from key allies, including the U.S.

On Sunday, Biden cautioned Netanyahu against moving forward with the plan.

“From the perspective of Israel’s friends in the United States, it looks like the current judicial reform proposal is becoming more divisive, not less,” Biden told Netanyahu, according to Axios. “Given the range of threats and challenges confronting Israel right now, it doesn’t make sense for Israeli leaders to rush this — the focus should be on pulling people together and finding consensus.”

The Israeli prime minister, who is facing charges of corruption, shelved the overhaul earlier this year, saying he wanted to give time to seek a compromise over the contentious package. The vote Monday came after a tense session, during which lawmakers chanted “shame” and then stormed out of the chamber, according to the Associated Press.