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Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old former Republican Senate majority leader from Kentucky, returned to Capitol Hill on Monday after an extended absence due to a fall in June that left him briefly unconscious and hospitalized with pneumonia. His return, following months of speculation about his health, was marked by casting his first vote since early June when he was last seen voting on June 14. In a statement released before the vote, McConnell expressed relief at being back: "I’m really looking forward to being back on the Senate floor and seeing my colleagues." Despite still not feeling fully recovered due to lingering effects from childhood polio, he assured his leadership that he would continue physical therapy and work to be present for critical votes when needed.

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“Both articles describe Senator Mitch McConnell returning to the US Senate on the same date after a three-month absence due to hospitalization.”

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“Both articles describe Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate on the same day and casting his first vote since being hospitalized in June.”

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“Both articles describe Mitch McConnell's return to the Senate on the same date after a medical absence due to a fall.”

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“Both articles describe Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate on the same day, after a months-long absence due to health issues.”

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“Both articles describe Sen. Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate floor after a hospitalization, on the same day and with him casting his first vote since June.”

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“Both articles describe Mitch McConnell returning to the U.S. Senate after a three-month absence due to an incident involving a fall at home.”

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“Both articles describe Mitch McConnell's return to Capitol Hill and Senate after a three-month absence, specifically on September 14th.”

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“Both articles describe Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate on the same date after his hospitalization in June.”

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