Mitch McConnell's absence is causing stalls in the Senate Appropriations Committee's bill markups and overall progress.
Steady: 1 in the last 7 days
Updated wednesday
The latest in this situation
- Thom Tillis assessed Mitch McConnell's mental sharpness while McConnell prioritized aid for Ukraine amid Senate operational challenges.
- John Thune is keeping the Senate in session to advance legislative priorities.
- Deb Fischer publicly questioned Mitch McConnell's capacity to perform on September 24, 2026.
- Investigative findings are influencing political discourse, while John Thune resists demands regarding voting bills amid differing approaches to war resolution.
- John Hoeven served on the Senate Agriculture Committee and urged Mitch McConnell to vote against the farm bill.
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Mitch McConnell's absence is causing stalls in the Senate Appropriations Committee's bill markups and overall progress.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Due to Mitch McConnell's absence, the Senate is experiencing operational impacts, including legislative standstill, committee leadership challenges, and calls for systemic fixes.Sub-event
Absence of Mitch McConnell stalls committee markups in the Senate Appropriations Committee.1 source
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Mitch McConnell
American politician and lawyer (born 1942)