NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 15, 2026Miami-Dade County
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate to vote after three-month absence following hospitalization
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Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate to vote on Monday for the first time in three months following a June hospitalization for a fall at his home.
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The return of a senior senator restores full voting capacity for his office on upcoming federal legislative matters.
Key Facts
- Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate to vote on Monday.
- This return marked his first appearance in the Senate in three months.
- His absence followed a hospitalization for a June fall in his home.
Who's Mentioned
locationKentucky“State represented by Sen. Mitch McConnell.”locationWASHINGTON“Dateline for the news report”PersonMitch McConnell“Republican Senator from Kentucky returning to the Senate after an absence.”PersonCharles Booker“Former state lawmaker nominated by Democrats to replace McConnell.”PersonAndy Barr“U.S. Representative nominated by Republicans to replace McConnell.”PersonAndy Beshear“Democratic Governor of Kentucky who requested transparent updates on McConnell's”PersonJohn Thune“Leader addressed by McConnell regarding attendance for votes.”locationWashington“City where the Capitol and a hotel incident occurred.”OrganizationSenate“Legislative body where the senator returned to vote”OrganizationAP“Associated Press news agency publishing the report”OrganizationNATO“Organization mentioned by McConnell regarding his ongoing policy interests.”