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A Democratic lawmaker is calling on Speaker Paul RyanPaul RyanTrump sparks debate over war resolution for North Korea Senator: Brain tumor, late night may have influenced McCain's health vote Dems slam GOP lawmakers for not holding town halls MORE (R-Wis.) to "immediately" reconvene the House in the face of escalating tension between the U.S. and North Korea.

Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) told Ryan in a letter on Fridaythat the House must act immediately to prohibit President Trump from ordering a preemptive nuclear strike without congressional authorization.

"In light of the ongoing standoff between the United States and North Korea, as well as President Trump's reckless words," Cicilline wrote, "I ask that you immediately call the House of Representatives back into session to debate legislation prohibiting the U.S. from conducting a preemptive nuclear strike without prior congressional authorization."

"It is critical that the Trump administration exhaust all diplomatic options before resorting to military force. Instead, President Trump has made a dangerous situation even worse," he said.

"The president's words matter. And in this case, his words have been harmful," he continued.

Trump toughened his rhetoric against North Korea on Thursday, warning that his promise of "fire and fury" might not have been "tough enough."

Frankly, the people who were questioning that statement, was it too tough? Maybe it wasnt tough enough, he told reporters Thursday. Members of both parties have questioned Trump's tone.

Cicilline told Ryan in his letter that Congress has an obligation to de-escalate the situation before nuclear war erupts.

"Millions of Americans live within range of North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missiles," Cicilline wrote. "If the president will not diffuse this situation, then Congress must."

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Democrat wants House to 'immediately' return to diffuse North Korea threat - The Hill