McConnell to not vote in Senate this week after hospitalization

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: June 23, 2026

Words: 153

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Kentucky Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell will not be voting this week following a recent hospitalization.

McConnell, 84, was admitted to a hospital on June 14 for an unknown reason.

“Senator McConnell is still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery,” said spokesperson Stephanie Penn in a Monday evening statement. “However, he will not be voting this week.”

The latest statement did not say …

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