Senator Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will not participate in Senate voting this week as he continues his recovery, according to his spokesman David Popp. Popp stated, "Senator McConnell is still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery. However, he will not be voting this week." McConnell was hospitalized earlier this month, but the reason for his hospitalization has not been disclosed. He has been in office since early 1985 and is the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history. McConnell is currently 84 years old and announced last year that he would not seek an eighth Senate term. In recent years, he has experienced several health issues, including a hospitalization for a concussion in March 2023 and other health episodes.
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Mitch McConnell Will Not Vote in Senate This Week Due to Ongoing Recovery
Senator Mitch McConnell will not vote in the Senate this week as he continues to recover from a recent hospitalization. His spokesman confirmed that McConnell is engaged with Senate business but will not participate in voting. McConnell, who has served since 1985, is currently 84 years old and has faced multiple health challenges in recent years.
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