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U.S. Senator: Lost one leg below the knee due to combat injury in the Vietnam War [34] Mark Kirk: Republican: Illinois: U.S. Senator: Had a stroke in 2012, but recovered after nearly a year and a half after receiving physical therapy [35] Jim Langevin: Democratic: Rhode Island: U.S. Representative: Quadriplegic; injured in an accidental ...
On January 3, 2013, Kirk returned to the Capitol for the first time since his stroke in time for the start of the 113th Congress. He was escorted up the Capitol steps by Vice President and President of the Senate Joe Biden. [111] Kirk returned to his role as Senator, at times using a cane or wheelchair for assistance. [112]
The 85-year-old veteran Maryland lawmaker is recovering from a ‘mild ischemic stroke’ that occurred over the weekend Democratic Rep Steny Hoyer suffers mild stroke Skip to main content
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the former House Democratic leader, is recovering after experiencing a mild stroke on Sunday, his office said. Hoyer's spokesperson Margaret Mulkerrin said in a ...
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the leading Democrat in the state's high-profile Senate contest, suffered a stroke just days before the primary election but was on his way to a "full ...
They had one son, Lewis, who became a professional athlete, and a daughter, Maggie. [ 3 ] Puller suffered a stroke in 1997, which limited her movement, though she continued to serve in the House and later was elected to the Virginia Senate, serving until her retirement in 2015.
During his campaign for Senate last year, Mr Fetterman suffered a stroke which affected his auditory processing. As a result, he now uses speech-to-text technology.
Serving since (in the House/Senate) Date of birth Place of birth U.S. Congress S. Otis Bland Democratic Virginia (1st district) February 16, 1950 77 Cerebral hemorrhage [1] Bethesda, Maryland: U.S. Edward J. Robeson Jr. July 2, 1918 May 4, 1872 Gloucester, Virginia: 81st (1949–1951) Ralph E. Church Republican Illinois (13th district) March 21 ...