Rubio on Skipping Budget Vote: ‘In Essence, Not Voting for It Is a Vote Against It’

Marco Rubio explains why he skipped vote, swipes at Rand Paul (CBS News)

Rubio described the spending package as a "massive, grotesque piece of legislation" and explained he's focusing on the campaign trail in order to win election and prevent similar votes from happening again in Washington.

"That's why I'm out campaigning. I want these votes to start to matter again," he said.

Asked why he wouldn't make his point about the spending package by physically being on Capitol Hill, Rubio said his message was clear.

"In essence, not voting for it, is a vote against it," said Rubio, who then took a jab at Paul, who voted against the $1.1 trillion package, which also included a set of tax extenders.