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Washington-Vermont US Senator Patrick Leahy (81) underwent emergency hip surgery after a fall on Wednesday night, with a majority in the chamber from his fellow Democrats until he returned. Take away.
Given the role of acting chairman, Lee Hee, who is third in line with the U.S. President, broke his hip at his home in the northern suburbs of Virginia, on the outskirts of Washington. The office said on Thursday. It is expected to recover completely.
"A senator born blind on one side has experienced a lifelong struggle for diminished perception of depth. He has been in the spotlight for years. I took a worthy dinger, which finally caught up with him, "his office said in a statement.
Lee Hee said he would not seek re-election in the November 8 midterm elections, but at the 50-50 split Senate held by Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. His vote is an important tiebreak vote.
Lee Hee also chairs a powerful Senate Expenditure Committee that oversees federal spending while President Joe Biden is still pushing for his buildback better economic program.
Democrats are trying to maintain the Chamber of Commerce in November, and the seats held by Lee Hee since 1974 are still believed to be leaning towards the Democrats.
Despite his sight, Vermont Democrats are betting on Hollywood territory and have appeared in five "Batman" films. (Report by Susan Heaby, edited by Hugh Lawson)
