Mitch McConnell: References & Edit History
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Updated with his return to the Senate in September 2026. | Sep 14, 2026 | ||
| Updated article and Top Questions with his condition; added cross-references; revised media. | Jul 13, 2026 | ||
| Updated with 2026 hospitalization; added Top Questions; deleted redundant media. | Jul 07, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Feb 16, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute - Mitch McConnell and his presidents. | Jan 09, 2026 | ||
| Noted that he was not running for reelection in 2026. | Feb 21, 2025 | ||
| Closed out his term as minority leader in the Senate. | Jan 03, 2025 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | May 01, 2024 | ||
| Added the announcement that he would be stepping down as the Senate's minority leader. | Feb 28, 2024 | ||
| Media added. | Jul 19, 2023 | ||
| Link added. | May 10, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Wilson Center - Mitch McConnell. | Nov 12, 2021 | ||
| Noted that he voted to acquit Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial. | Feb 25, 2021 | ||
| Noted his actions following the 2020 presidential election and closed out his term as majority leader. | Jan 21, 2021 | ||
| Noted his actions during the impeachment trial of Donald Trump. | Feb 06, 2020 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Nov 12, 2019 | ||
| Removed dated map. | Jan 25, 2019 | ||
| Removed table. | Aug 24, 2018 | ||
| Noted that his wife, Elaine Chao, was secretary of transportation in the administration of Pres. Donald Trump. | Jan 31, 2017 | ||
| Added map and table. | Nov 16, 2015 | ||
| Added photographs. | May 06, 2015 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | May 06, 2015 | ||
| Added that he became the majority leader of the Senate. | Jan 06, 2015 | ||
| Add new Web site: Official Site of Mitch McConnell. | Aug 26, 2011 | ||
| Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Biography of Mitch McConnell. | Aug 26, 2011 | ||
| Add new Web site: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress - Biography of Addison Mitchell McConnell. | Aug 26, 2011 | ||
| Add new Web site: Fact Monster - United States - Biography of Addison Mitchell McConnell. | Aug 26, 2011 | ||
| Added a discussion of his role in the debt-ceiling talks of 2011. | Aug 03, 2011 | ||
| Mentioned his leadership in efforts to block legislation during the Obama administration. | Nov 02, 2010 | ||
| Media added. | Sep 27, 2010 | ||
| Changed "minority whip" to "minority leader" in the first paragraph. | Aug 21, 2009 | ||
| New article added. | Jun 24, 2009 |
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