New Mexico Democrat 49-year-old Democrat had a stroke last month. She was then able to undergo surgery.
WASHINGTON — Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) says he will return to Washington in time to vote on a Supreme Court nominee. He suffered a stroke last month and has been unable to work since.
Lujan shared his nearly six-minute video message with doctors from the University of New Mexico Hospital. “And I’m going to make a full recover. I will get out of this place and beat it. I will be stronger when I get out.”
Lujan, 49, stated that he would continue his rehabilitation at an inpatient rehabilitation facility after he leaves the hospital.
Lujan posted the video on Sunday to Twitter. He said, “Now I am proud that report then I will return on the United States Senate floor in just a few weeks to vote upon important legislation and to consider the nomination of the Supreme Court,” New Mexicans will be able to vote and have their say during this process, so rest assured. This has never been changed.”
He stated that he is looking forward to getting back on his mountain bike and being able to cook again soon.
Lujan felt dizzy and fatigued on Jan. 27, and checked himself in to the hospital. His chief of staff Carlos Sanchez stated earlier this month. His balance was affected by a stroke in his cerebellum. His office stated that he would make a complete recovery.
Lujan’s absence has presented a challenge to Democrats , who lack the 50 votes required for any purely political votes. They operate in an evenly divided Senate. If they face unified GOP opposition, Democrats will have difficulty winning simple-majority votes while he is absent.
The Senate, unlike the House of Representatives, does not allow proxy voting to be used for floor votes.
Democrats wouldn’t need Republican votes to confirm President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, as long as they have unified their support and all 50 members are present.
Biden indicated that he will name his pick by March.
