Senator Mitch McConnell came back to the U.S. Senate on Monday after staying away for three months. He had taken medical leave after his fall at his house in Washington. The fall happened before the leave and required medical care. McConnell recuperated at home during his leave.
His return was tied to a critical vote on the Senate floor. This marked his first appearance in the chamber since the episode. 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.