Sen. Chris Murphy leaves hospital after stroke, will miss weeks of votes
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., was discharged from Johns Hopkins Hospital after a stroke last weekend and will recover at a rehabilitation facility, missing several weeks of Senate votes.
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., has been discharged from The Johns Hopkins Hospital after a stroke last weekend. He said in a statement Friday that he will miss "several weeks" of Senate votes while he recovers at a rehabilitation facility.
NBC News reports the stroke was a "small hemorrhagic stroke." The 53-year-old said doctors are "encouraged by the progress" he has made so far, according to PBS NewsHour.
CBS News reports Murphy's doctor expects him to "make a full recovery following rehabilitation."
CNBC notes Murphy has been discussed as a possible 2028 presidential candidate.
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- CBS NewsSen. Chris Murphy out of hospital, will miss votes after strokeFri, Nov 6, 2:41 PM EST
- PBS NewsHourConnecticut Sen. Chris Murphy released from hospital after strokeFri, Nov 6, 2:52 PM EST
- NBC NewsSen. Chris Murphy discharged from hospital after strokeFri, Nov 6, 2:53 PM EST
- The HillChris Murphy to miss 'several weeks' of votes for stroke recoveryFri, Nov 6, 3:05 PM EST
- ABC NewsConnecticut Sen. Murphy discharged from hospital after stroke, goes to rehab facilityFri, Nov 6, 3:16 PM EST
- CNBCSen. Chris Murphy released from hospital after stroke, will miss votes for 'several weeks' as he rehabsFri, Nov 6, 3:53 PM EST
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Earlier versions (3)
- Fri, Nov 6, 3:40 PM EST, 4 outlets: Sen. Chris Murphy to miss weeks of votes while in stroke rehab
- Fri, Nov 6, 3:20 PM EST, 3 outlets: Sen. Chris Murphy discharged from Johns Hopkins after small stroke
- Fri, Nov 6, 3:00 PM EST, 2 outlets: Sen. Chris Murphy leaves hospital after stroke, will miss Senate votes