 over a cost-of-living pay raise for members of Congress in addition to concerns about higher spending contributed to GOP dissent. Republican Georgia Representative Andrew Clyde voted against the bill. He raised concerns on the floor about increased funding levels and the constitutionality of maintaining the pay freeze through appropriations bills. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole said the failure was, quote, inexplicable. Cole added that he had not heard significant concerns from members. With the Speaker's Lobby, Chad Pergram, Fox News.