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Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat may be up for grabs, but the August 3 deadline didn’t force anything—Kentucky law still requires a special election if the seat opens. Though McConnell’s office says he’s still recovering and medically cleared to return, his absence is already rattling Washington. Governor Andy Beshear noted key votes are missing on critical legislation and Supreme Court nominees, while Senate business grinds on—with Todd Blanche’s Attorney General nomination hanging in the balance due to McConnell’s missing vote. In a closely divided chamber, every vote matters, even when the calendar keeps ticking.

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