Sen. Dianne Feinstein to Return to Senate After Extended Absence

Some Democrats had called for her to resign as party missed her vote in the Capitol

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who has said she won’t be seeking re-election, left the Senate floor after a vote in February. Photo: EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/REUTERS

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D., Calif.) is set to return to the Capitol this week, according to her spokesman, after a monthslong absence from the Senate during which Democrats struggled to advance some nominees. 

Mrs. Feinstein, 89 years old, underwent treatment for shingles in February and has been absent from the Senate since then, missing dozens of votes. She hadn’t provided a timeline for returning to Washington, fueling speculation about her plans and calls from some Democrats for her to resign. Her spokesman said she plans to vote on Wednesday. 

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