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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against or blocked measures mandating employees receive sick leave in 1993, 2015, 2020 and 2022.
Rating: MOSTLY TRUE
Explanation: McConnell did vote against sick leave-related measures in those years. However, the 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act provided unpaid rather than paid leave, and in 2020 McConnell voted for a temporary COVID-19 paid sick leave bill while opposing a stronger amendment and reportedly blocking an extension.
Date: 08/14/2026
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Last Updated on August 14, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check