Senator Mitch McConnell made his return to the U.S. Senate on Monday after an absence for three months. He had been on extended medical leave after the fall at his home in Washington. The fall occurred earlier in the year and required inpatient care. McConnell healed at home during the leave.
His return was tied to a critical vote on the Senate floor. This marked his first appearance in the chamber since the fall. The medical leave was directly due to the fall and the aftermath. McConnell is the Senate Minority Leader, and his return was noted by colleagues.