Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), 84, announced he will return to the Senate on Monday evening and cast votes:
Today, I’ll cast my first Senate vote since I took a bad fall back in June. I’m really looking forward to being back on the Senate floor and seeing my colleagues.
My recovery has been a long and often frustrating process, and the lingering effects of childhood polio haven’t made it any easier. I’m still not quite back to 100%, but I’ve assured Leader Thune that, as I continue with physical therapy on the advice of my doctors, I will do my best to be present for tough votes when our Conference needs me.
Elaine and I are very grateful for all the continued well wishes from our fellow Kentuckians, and I’m glad to get back to more of business as usual on their behalf this month.
Today, I’ll cast my first Senate vote since I took a bad fall back in June. I’m really looking forward to being back on the Senate floor and seeing my colleagues.
My recovery has been a long and often frustrating process, and the lingering effects of childhood polio haven’t made…
— U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (@SenMcConnell) September 14, 2026
New: Sen. Mitch McConnell was just seen leaving his home in Washington, DC, for the first time after a three-month absence from the Senate due to health issues pic.twitter.com/FOderqr5kq
— Annie Grayer (@AnnieGrayerCNN) September 14, 2026
McConnell has been absent for three months.
McConnell went to the hospital on June 14. He remained there for a month.
The senator’s office wouldn’t elaborate on his condition or even what happened.
On July 8, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) demanded answers from McConnell because the media went wild with their theories as people spread their own on social media.
“Allowing speculation to continue in the media is not fair to the Senator or to Kentuckians, and my hope is that this provides him the opportunity to share the information in a transparent manner, direct from the source,” said Beshear.
McConnell finally addressed his situation on July 13, confirming he fell at his DC residence and shooting down rumors he had a stroke or heart attack.
The 84-year-old senator left the hospital on July 27 for rehab, but the doctors did not medically clear him to return to work. He also had to miss the annual Fancy Farm picnic, where Kentucky politicians address citizens and mingle.
The rehabilitation center discharged McConnell on August 6, allowing him to return home and continue physical therapy.
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