Overview
- The 83-year-old senator checked himself into a local Washington hospital Monday night out of an abundance of caution, according to his spokesperson.
- His spokesperson said he received a positive prognosis and that he looks forward to returning to Senate business.
- It was not clear as of the latest statements whether he remained hospitalized, though his office said he is receiving care.
- He missed key Senate votes on Monday and Tuesday following the hospital visit, according to reporting cited from Politico.
- McConnell stepped down as Senate GOP leader last year, currently chairs the Senate Rules Committee, plans to retire next January, and has had prior health episodes including a 2023 fall with a concussion and brief freezing incidents.