Mitch McConnell Says He'll Vote in Senate After 3-Month Absence from Fall
Senator Mitch McConnell said he intends to return to the Senate on Monday after a three-month absence following a fall at his home.
Senator Mitch McConnell plans to return to the Senate on Monday after an extended three-month absence. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican suffered a fall at his home in June, which led to hospitalization and subsequent recovery. In a statement, McConnell expressed his anticipation of casting his first Senate vote since the incident, albeit acknowledging that his recovery has been challenging due to lingering effects of childhood polio.
He assured Senate Leader Thune of his commitment to attend critical votes when needed. McConnell's return comes as Kentucky grapples with rising costs of everyday essentials, and the state's governor, Andy Beshear, has criticized McConnell for his prolonged absence and lack of communication.
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