The 89-year-old Democrat, welcomed back by Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, said she was feeling 'much better' after being absent while recovering from shingles.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is escorted by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as she arrives at the U.S. Capitol following a long absence due to health issues, May 10, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Feinstein was fighting a case of shingles and has been absent from the Senate for almost three months.California Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrived at the Capitol for the first time in three months on Wednesday, gingerly emerging out of a gray sedan with the help of aides who assisted her into a black wheelchair.
Feinstein's arrival came just moments after a statement from her office confirmed that her long-awaited return, which notes that she will be working on a "lighter schedule" on doctor's orders as she continues to recover.Senator Dianne Feinstein is greeted by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as she arrives at the U.S. Capitol after a prolonged absence in Washington, D.C., May 10, 2023.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrives for a Senate vote on Capitol Hill after a long absence due to illness, May 10, 2023, in Washington, D.C.Feinstein's return restores Democrats' 51-49 majority in the Senate.
"I want to treat Dianne Feinstein fairly. I want to be sensitive to her family situation and her personal situation," Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin said on CNN on Sunday. "But the bottom line is, the business of the committee and of the Senate is affected by her absence."
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