His office confirmed that he suffered a "minor cut" to his face and a sprained wrist.
At first, it was unclear whether McConnell, 82, had sustained any injuries or how serious the fall might have been. Two medical responders briefly entered his office before leaving shortly after.
McConnell's office later released a statement confirming that he had suffered a "minor cut" to his face and a "sprained wrist" as a result of the fall.
"Leader McConnell tripped following lunch. He sustained a minor cut to the face and sprained his wrist. He has been cleared to resume his schedule," his spokesperson said.
Newly elected Senate Republican Leader John Thune, who is set to take over from McConnell in January, addressed reporters about McConnell’s fall during a press conference following the lunch.
"He's fine, he's in his office," Thune said, directing further inquiries to McConnell's staff.
McConnell, who has walked with a limp since overcoming polio as a child, has experienced previous falls. In March 2023, a fall at a Washington hotel led to a prolonged absence from the Senate. He suffered a concussion and a fractured rib, requiring hospitalization and outpatient rehabilitation, which kept him away from Capitol Hill for six weeks.
Concerns also arose last year when McConnell appeared to freeze during two separate public events. However, he was later cleared by the Capitol physician to resume his duties.
In February, the longtime Kentucky senator announced that he would step down from the leadership role he has held for two decades.
Later Tuesday afternoon, McConnell left his office to cast a vote on the Senate floor.
He was seen wearing a brace on his left hand and had a bandage visible under his left eye.
When asked by ABC News how he was feeling, McConnell simply replied, "Good."
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