President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on Feb. 22, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo)
Even House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., tacitly praised the move, though he did not mention President Donald Trump or the White House.
"I agree with making sure that our men and women in uniform, our active duty troops, are paid," Jeffries said during a Tuesday news conference.
House GOP lawmakers who served in the Armed Forces told Fox News Digital it was a welcome move, but not one that alleviated all of their concerns. They are still pushing for a quick resolution to the funding fight, warning the military still hangs in the balance.
"I am very thankful that the administration has at least recognized and found a way to make sure that our military families are taken care of," said Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., who has led a bipartisan bill to ensure active duty and civilian military workers are paid during shutdowns every year she's been in Congress.
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U.S. soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Division take part in the Best Warrior Competition at the Rodriguez Range on April 16, 2019, in Pocheon, South Korea. (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)
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Thousands of federal workers usually get furloughed when funding runs out during a government shutdown. Those who are deemed essential — including active duty military — normally work without getting paid.
Both furloughed and essential workers, however, are expected to get back pay when shutdowns are over.
House Republicans and one Democrat joined together to pass a short-term bill to keep the government funded through Nov. 21 last month, but the measure has stalled in the Senate, with Democrats demanding significant concessions on healthcare before agreeing to any spending bill.
Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
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