McConnell makes official return to US Senate after months long absence

Former Senate Republican Leader and Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Monday that he has officially returned to the upper chamber from his months-long absence, which came after he suffered a fall in June.

McConnell, 84, has been out of the Senate since June 14 after he was hospitalized from the fall. He was discharged to his home from a rehabilitation center to continue his recovery and to undergo further therapy last month.

McConnell said in a post on X that he will be casting his first vote on Monday and that although he is still recovering, he will work hard to be present in the chamber for major votes.

"Today, I’ll cast my first Senate vote since I took a bad fall back in June," he wrote. "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 [John] 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," he continued. "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."

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.