McConnell's Absence Sparks Worry Over His Health and the Senate's Future The sudden hospitalization of Senator Mitch McConnell in June has sent shockwaves through Washington.
The continued absence of the Kentucky Republican is sparking widespread concern about his health and the implications for the Senate.
While McConnell's office assures that he remains "dialed into" happenings on Capitol Hill, the fact remains that he hasn't voted in nearly a month.