McConnell Votes Back in Wheelchair | Yakima News

Yakima News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 16, 2026 · 1m

Mitch McConnell made a dramatic return to the Senate floor in a wheelchair, casting a razor-thin 47-46 vote to advance Matthew Byrne’s federal judgeship nomination — his first official vote since a June fall that sidelined him for months. Despite lingering effects from childhood polio and an ongoing recovery, he insisted on being present for key votes, underscoring his commitment to his party’s agenda during his final term. Colleagues were caught off guard by his comeback, as no return date had been set. Discharged from rehab in early August, McConnell continues physical therapy while…