Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate on Monday for the first time since his June hospitalization, ending a nearly three-month absence from the chamber following a serious fall at his Washington home.

McConnell, 84, announced that he would return to the Senate floor and cast his first in-person vote since the June 14 fall. Video from Real Truth Media's Chief Political Correspondent Desirée Townsend showed the longtime Kentucky senator leaving his Washington residence Monday in a wheelchair and heading to the Capitol.

“Today, I’ll cast my first Senate vote since I took a bad fall back in June,” McConnell said in a press release. “I’m really looking forward to being back on the Senate floor and seeing my colleagues.”

McConnell said his recovery has been “long and often frustrating” and that the lingering effects of childhood polio have made the process more difficult. He said he is still not fully recovered and will continue physical therapy on the advice of his doctors.

“I’ve assured Leader Thune that, as I continue with physical therapy on the advice of my doctors, I will do my best to be present for tough votes when our Conference needs me,” McConnell said.

McConnell was hospitalized after falling at his home on June 14 and later disclosed that he had been briefly unconscious. He was also treated for mild pneumonia and spent time in a rehabilitation facility before returning home to continue his recovery.

His prolonged absence had generated significant public speculation about his health and ability to return to the Senate. McConnell's office provided limited updates during his recovery, although he continued communicating with staff and colleagues about Senate business.

McConnell, who has represented Kentucky in the Senate since 1985 and previously served for years as the chamber’s Republican leader, has said he plans to complete the remainder of his current term. He is not seeking reelection in November and is expected to leave the Senate in January.

His return comes as senators face a busy legislative schedule and several closely watched votes. McConnell said he intends to be present while continuing his physical therapy and recovery.