WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Andy Kim issued the following press release:

Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) released the following statement after voting to move a bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) forward that would keep the government funded through December 11, 2026:

"When Democrats stand up for the American people, we can deliver for them; that's what this continuing resolution does. It not only keeps the government open, it stands in the way of Donald Trump weaponizing this funding for his extreme political agenda.

"Congressional Republicans have an opportunity to work with us on a budget aligned with the priorities of American working families. Those families will be watching in the coming months; it's up to Republicans to do the...