Benefits for Retirees

The new rule mainly affects Navy, Marine and Coast Guard members

109 Republicans, including Rep. Liz Cheney, a member of GOP leadership, joined with Democrats to approve the override.

The defense bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, affirms 3% pay raises for U.S. troops.

Most military members have to repay payroll taxes that were not withheld from their paychecks over the last four months.

Both the House and Senate passed the measure by margins large enough to override a veto from the president.