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Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate on Monday after months of absence due to a fall in June that resulted in hospitalization and subsequent pneumonia. In his statement, he mentioned ongoing physical therapy and noted that he is still not fully recovered but aims to be present for critical votes when needed. His return coincides with efforts by Republicans to vote on a significant farm aid and funding package, which previously failed without McConnell's support.
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Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old Republican senator from Kentucky and former Senate majority leader, returned to Capitol Hill on Monday, ending a months-long absence due to an unspecified fall that left him briefly unconscious in June. His return was marked by his first Senate vote since early June when he was hospitalized after falling at his Washington home. This long absence had fueled speculation about his health among critics and the public, with some even questioning whether he could fulfill his duties effectively. McConnell stated that while his recovery has been challenging due to lingering effects from childhood polio, he is committed to being present for crucial votes when needed. He expressed gratitude towards Kentuckians who wished him well during his absence and indicated a return to regular Senate business.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will return to the Senate to cast his first vote following months of speculation on his condition and when the longtime lawmaker would reemerge into the public eye.
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lawmaker → return → eye
McConnell said in a statement on Monday, the first day back for the Senate taking over a month long break, that he would "cast my first Senate vote since I took a bad fall back in June.
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I → say → June
"I’m really looking forward to being back on the Senate floor and seeing my colleagues.
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I → look → colleagues
My recovery has been a long and often frustrating process, and the lingering effects of childhood polio haven’t made it any easier," McConnell said.
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McConnell → linger → polio
"I’m still not quite back to 100%, but I’ve assured Leader Thune that, as I continue with physical therapy on the advice of my doctors, I will do my best to be present for tough votes when our Conference needs me.
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"Elaine and I are very grateful for all the continued well wishes from our fellow Kentuckians, and I’m glad to get back to more of business as usual on their behalf this month," he continued.
McConnell, 84, has not been in the Senate for votes nor committee work since early June after being hospitalized from suffering a fall at his Washington, D.C., home.
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McConnell → continue → home
His absence was further prolonged when he developed pneumonia, and went through a stint a rehab to further recover from the fall.
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he → prolong → fall
And his return comes as Republicans are again gearing up to vote on massive farm aid and funding package this week.
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Republicans → come → package
The last time Senate Republicans tried to advance the bill it failed without McConnell's key vote.
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it → try → vote
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