Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., arrives for a House GOP candidates forum in the Longworth House Office Building on Oct. 23, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Justin Sullivan/Getty)
Scott said that as soon as he found out about the provision, he started asking questions.
"This language did not go through any committee markup. This language was not shared with the House of Representatives prior to it being put in the bill," explained the Georgia congressman. "And I personally agree that it should be removed."
Then-Special Counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks on an unsealed indictment including four felony counts against former President Donald Trump Aug. 1, 2023, in Washington. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Griffith said at the committee hearing that he suspects any senator who plans to run for reelection will not make a claim.
"So, I think that this is going to resolve itself," he added. "But if not, I'm prepared to vote later. But I'm not prepared to keep the government shut an additional day."
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GOP frustration over the provision is not expected to impact the House vote on the government funding bill, which is scheduled for Wednesday evening.
If Republicans wanted to remove the provision, it would need to be sent back to the Senate for approval.
Fox News' Liz Elkind contributed to this report.
Ashley Carnahan is a writer at Fox News Digital.
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