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  1. Mitch McConnell's absence is causing stalls in the Senate Appropriations Committee's bill markups and overall progress.
  2. Due to Mitch McConnell's absence, the Senate is experiencing operational impacts, including legislative standstill, committee leadership challenges, and calls for systemic fixes.
  3. Mitch McConnell was absent from the Senate on September 14, 2026, while hospitalized.
  4. Mitch McConnell's vote is critical for the passage of the farm bill.

John Hoeven served on the Senate Agriculture Committee and urged Mitch McConnell to vote against the farm bill.

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John Hoeven served on the Senate Agriculture Committee and urged Mitch McConnell to vote against the farm bill.

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