Opposition lawmakers have so far blocked Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan for a mid-October election, saying they would like to see the no-deal option officially off the table before Mr. Johnson can secure a clear majority in an election, undo the law and force an Oct. 31 exit.

Timeline: The bill stopping a no-deal Brexit is expected to be approved by Friday night; it could get a signoff from the queen on Monday. The government wants to hold a vote on an early election on Monday.

Family feud: Things got personal when Mr. Johnson’s younger brother, Jo Johnson, resigned from Parliament, suggesting that working in his cabinet was no longer in “the national interest.” It seemed timed to inflict maximum pain. Separately, the prime minister’s complex friendship with President Trump was underscored as Vice President Mike Pence came to visit yesterday.