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Kentucky Senator Will Miss Senate Votes This Week
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican was admitted to an undisclosed hospital on June 14, 2026. His office said he will not vote this week but continues working with staff on Senate and state matters.
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Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell will not cast votes on the Senate floor this week as he recovers from a hospitalization that began June 14, 2026. His office announced the absence on Monday and stated that the senator remains engaged with staff on federal and Kentucky business. Specific details about the medical condition have not been released.
McConnell has missed nine consecutive roll call votes since the June 14 admission. The absences include confirmation votes, a June 16 War Powers resolution concerning U.S. forces and Iran that failed 47-48, a housing supply bill, and an immigration appeals board rule. Earlier in June he participated in overnight budget reconciliation sessions on June 4 and 5.
Staff described the current care as excellent.
In February the senator spent more than a week hospitalized for flu-like symptoms. A 2023 fall resulted in a concussion and fractured rib, followed by two brief freezing episodes during press conferences. McConnell has said his seventh Senate term will end in January 2027.
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