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Senate GOP Leaders Confirm Conversations With Hospitalized McConnell
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Sen. John Barrasso spoke with Sen. Mitch McConnell in recent days while he remains hospitalized since June 14. McConnell has not voted since June 11.
Jul 7, 4:38 PM·1m read10 sources
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Sen. John Barrasso spoke with Sen. Mitch McConnell in recent days while he remains hospitalized. Spokespeople for both senators confirmed the conversations.
McConnell, 84, has not cast a vote since June 11. His office stated he is receiving excellent care and continues to work on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session. Political commentator Scott Jennings said he spoke with McConnell for about 20 minutes on the morning of July 7 and told him colleagues want him back at work as soon as possible.
Sen. Mike Lee said many colleagues are not discussing McConnell's condition because they know nothing about it. McConnell plans to leave office when his term ends in January 2027. An early departure would trigger a special election in Kentucky.
The Washington Times reported McConnell's office described him as "fully engaged" amid health questions. No public statements from McConnell's office or Senate Republican leadership addressed the Democrats' Iran resolution or any connection between his absence and Senate proceedings.
