Sen. Chris Murphy released from hospital after stroke, will miss votes for 'several weeks' as he rehabs

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., was discharged from the hospital after suffering a stroke and will be absent from Senate votes for several weeks while he undergoes rehabilitation, his office said. Murphy, who has been discussed as a possible 2028 White House contender, was hospitalized earlier this week, though the article did not specify the exact date of admission or his current medical status beyond the rehab plan. His extended absence could complicate floor math in the narrowly divided Senate, where every vote matters on party-line measures and nominations. Lawmakers and staff will be watching for updates on his recovery timeline and whether his rehabilitation affects his expected return to the chamber and any 2028 political planning.