Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the U.S. Senate on Monday after staying away for three months. He was on medical leave after a fall inside his residence in Washington. The fall took place before the medical leave and required medical care. McConnell healed at home during his recovery period.
His return was tied to a critical vote on the Senate floor. This was his first appearance in the chamber since the episode. The medical leave was directly due to the fall and its aftermath. McConnell is the Senate Minority Leader, and his return was noted by colleagues.