SEN. TIM SCOTT VOTES TO PASS GOVERNMENT FUNDING BILL

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Tim Scott issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) voted today to pass a continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the government through December. With current funding set to expire at the end of the fiscal year on September 30, this CR demonstrates Senate Republicans' efforts to keep the government funded while giving Congress time to continue working on appropriations bills and avoid a government shutdown.

Senator Scott released the following statement:

"The American people deserve a government that works for them, and that means keeping the government open and operating," said Sen. Scott. "Today, the Senate passed a short-term spending bill that puts American workers and families...