Senator Mitch McConnell made his return to the U.S. Senate on Monday after being absent for three months. He had taken medical leave after the fall at his home in Washington. The fall happened before the leave and required hospitalization. McConnell recovered at home during his leave.
His return was for a crucial vote on the Senate floor. This represented his first time in the chamber since the episode. The medical leave stemmed directly from the fall and its aftermath. McConnell is the Senate Minority Leader, and his return was noted by colleagues.