Sen. Feinstein announced last month that she won't be seeking reelection next year, but at 89, she still has nearly two years left in her current term.
in mid-February, but he has returned to work. The absences of Fetterman and Feinstein have meant that Vice President Kamala Harris had to break multiple tie votes this week.
It is very difficult for Democrats to pass major legislation or approve nominees along party lines with two senators absent. On Tuesday, White House principal deputy press secretary Olivia Dalton declined to comment directly on whether the administration is concerned Fetterman's absence could hamper the confirmation of"Millions of Americans go untreated with depression every day," Dalton said."Senator Fetterman did the right and brave thing by getting the help he needs. And we're grateful to Senator Fetterman for leading by example and taking the time he needs to get healthy.
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