Here’s the situation, told from the very beginning…June 14, 2026: McConnell is hospitalised for undisclosed medical issueA spokesperson from McConnell’s office said he was admitted on Sunday morning and was “receiving excellent care”. June 22, 2026: McConnell “will not be voting this week”However, a week later, a spokesperson for McConnell confirmed that he would not be voting in the Senate for the week commencing June 22. July 8, 2026: Kentucky governor writes to McConnellAs speculation continued to mount online, Kentucky governor Andy Beshear intervened by writing a letter to McConnell on July 8. July 12, 2026: McConnell’s office issues photoAlongside a photo of McConnell of him in a rehabilitation centre with his wife, McConnell issued a statement in which he said his hospitalisation was due to his taking a fall. The Office of the Attending Physician added: “Senator McConnell continues his recovery from a fall at home in June.