McConnell, 84, Confirms His Own Return To The Senate Floor
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican says on X he cast his first vote since a fall sidelined him in June, three months ago.
- McConnell missed the Senate for three months after a fall in June 2026.
- He announced the return himself, in a post on his own X account, not through a spokesman.
- The post, dated September 14, 2026, marks his first floor vote since the fall.
Why it matters: A Senate that holds a seat through three months of absence values continuity over capacity.
Sen. Mitch McConnell (@SenMcConnell) on X ↗ · Sep 14, 20269/14/26