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Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after months-long absence

The Guardian • September 14, 2026 • general

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Mitch McConnell, the former Republican Senate majority leader, returned to the Capitol and cast his first vote since mid-June after a fall that led to hospitalization and rehabilitation.
The 84-year-old senator described his recovery as long and frustrating, complicated by lingering effects of childhood polio, and said he is not yet fully recovered.
McConnell assured Senate leadership he will continue physical therapy and make efforts to be present for important votes as his health allows.
He expressed gratitude for the support from his constituents and looks forward to resuming his Senate duties more regularly.