Mitch McConnell Says He'll Vote in Senate After 3-Month Absence from Fall
Summary
Senator Mitch McConnell announced he will return to the Senate after being absent for three months due to a fall at his home. He said he is still recovering but plans to participate in important votes, starting with the farm bill.Key Facts
- Mitch McConnell has not been in the Senate since June 14 due to a fall at his home.
- He is 84 years old and has had lingering health challenges, including childhood polio.
- McConnell was discharged from a rehabilitation center on August 6 and has been doing physical therapy at home.
- He will return to the Senate on Monday to cast his first vote since his accident.
- His absence prevented some Senate work, including delaying the farm bill vote.
- McConnell’s upcoming Senate term ends in January.
- Some political opponents criticized McConnell for being away from the Senate for so long.
- Lawmakers returned to the Capitol after a five-week summer break.
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