Mitch McConnell breaks weeks of silence on hospitalization, missing Senate floor votes
Senator Mitch McConnell addressed his recent hospitalization after weeks of silence. He said doctors advised him that he cannot yet return to the Senate floor to vote. The statement comes as he continues to miss several Senate votes.
- ▪McConnell broke weeks of silence to comment on his health condition.
- ▪He confirmed he was hospitalized and is following medical advice.
- ▪He stated he will not be able to return to the Senate floor to vote in the near term.
- ▪His absence has resulted in missed votes on the Senate floor, including defense appropriations matters.
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Mitch McConnell breaks weeks of silence on hospitalization, missing Senate floor votes"As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time... And on the advice of my doctors, I won’t be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet," said US Senator Mitch McConnell.Follow us on GoogleUS Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Chair Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington(photo credit: TOM BRENNER/REUTERS)
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