Senator Mitch McConnell made his return to the U.S. Senate on Monday after being absent for three months. He was on medical leave after his fall at his home in Washington. The fall happened before the leave and required hospitalization. McConnell recovered at home during his recovery period.

His return was tied to a critical vote on the Senate floor. This represented his first time in the chamber since the fall. The medical leave stemmed directly from the fall and the aftereffects. McConnell is the Senate Minority Leader, and his return was acknowledged by peers.