The National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday approved plans for a new ballroom to be constructed in the East Wing of the White House, marking final approval for the project.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who serves on the commission, joined with most other members in voting to approve the ballroom plans. The project calls for a sprawling ballroom addition to the East Wing of the presidential residence.

Following the vote, President Trump issued a statement thanking the commissioners and staff of the National Capital Planning Commission for their work on the project. Trump specifically praised Paul, offering what sources described as rare public kudos to the Kentucky senator.

The approval comes despite what Bloomberg reported as a court order related to the project, though details of any legal challenges were not immediately clear. The National Capital Planning Commission oversees development and construction projects in the Washington D.C. area that affect federal properties and the capital's appearance.

The White House ballroom project would add significant event space to the presidential residence, though timeline and cost details for construction were not immediately available.