A deadline has passed, but it's not clear when McConnell will return to the Senate.

People are wondering what will happen to McConnell's job in the Senate. He has been absent since June and will retire at the end of the year.

Some people thought the governor of Kentucky should have called a special election to replace McConnell.

McConnell is out of the hospital but not yet allowed to return to the Senate.

McConnell is a Republican senator from Kentucky. He was seen in a wheelchair in March.

The governor of Kentucky says the deadline had no real effect on his options.

Governor Andy Beshear said the date of August 3 has no legal impact on what he can do if there is a vacancy.

Kentucky's law on replacing senators has changed. If there is a vacancy, the governor cannot simply appoint someone.

This means that if McConnell's seat becomes empty, there will be a special election.

If McConnell's seat is empty, the governor will have to call a special election to fill it.

McConnell's office said he is still not well enough to return to the Senate.

McConnell said he is working hard to get back to his normal schedule.

The governor of Kentucky said McConnell's absence is causing problems for the Trump administration.

The governor said there is one less vote for some important issues.

Trump is still calling Senator Thune despite their public disagreement.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before a Senate committee.

The Senate is still working without McConnell, but his vote could be important soon.

McConnell's vote could be very important in the coming days.

There are some Republicans who are not sure about Blanche's nomination.

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President Trump's nomination of Blanche is in trouble because McConnell is not there.

Senator Susan Collins said she will vote against Blanche, which makes it harder for him to be confirmed.

Senator John Kennedy said he thinks Blanche will be confirmed, but there is a lot of work to do.

Alex Miller is a writer for Fox News Digital.