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Sen. Chris Murphy still hospitalized after suffering a stroke over the weekend

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The Connecticut Democrat had already cast his ballot early in his home state and urged the public to vote prior to his medical emergency. Although not seeking reelection this cycle, he spent much of the autumn season traveling to campaign for other Democratic candidates. Doctors initially evaluated him at a local facility before arranging his transfer to Johns Hopkins. The Senate is scheduled to reconvene this coming Monday, though his office has not shared a clear recovery timeline.

Key points

  • The lawmaker's team has not yet released specific details regarding his expected medical…: The lawmaker's team has not yet released specific details regarding his expected medical recovery timeline.
  • Murphy actively campaigned across the country for fellow Democrats this fall despite not…: Murphy actively campaigned across the country for fellow Democrats this fall despite not being on the ballot.
  • The Senate is set to return to session on Monday following the midterm elections.: The Senate is set to return to session on Monday following the midterm elections.

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Sen. Chris Murphy remained hospitalized Tuesday after suffering a stroke over the weekend, his office confirmed.

"He's continuing to improve and heartened by the outpouring of well wishes," Josh Sorbe, Murphy's communications director, told CNBC in an emailed statement. "He early voted in Connecticut, and he encourages everyone to make their voices heard today by voting and sending a message in this defining election."

His office did not offer additional details when asked about his status or his expected recovery.

The Senate is due back in session Monday following Tuesday's midterm elections.

Murphy began experiencing stroke symptoms on Saturday while at his son's hockey game, his chief of staff Allison Herwitt said in a statement Sunday.

"He was taken to a local hospital, where it was discovered he had experienced a stroke. He was transferred to Johns Hopkins for further monitoring and is responding well to treatment," Herwitt said.

Herwitt said at the time that Murphy was "awake and alert."

Johns Hopkins Hospital's main campus is in Baltimore, though it has other locations in and around Washington.

Murphy is not…

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