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Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate After Three-Month Absence

Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate on September 14, 2026, after a three-month absence due to health issues, including a fall and pneumonia. He has missed 60 recorded votes during his absence and has faced questions about his fitness to serve from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. McConnell is not seeking reelection, with his current term ending in January.

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Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate on September 14, 2026, after a three-month absence due to health issues, including a fall and pneumonia. He has missed 60 recorded votes during his absence and has faced questions about his fitness to serve from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. McConnell is not seeking reelection, with his current term ending in January.

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Mitch McConnell, 84, makes dramatic return to Senate after three-month absence

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Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate After Three-Month Absence