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Sen. Tim Johnson Hospitalized
South Dakota Senator Undergoing Comprehensive Evaluation
By Chris Cillizza
washingtonpost.com Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 13, 2006; 8:10 PM
Sen. Timothy Peter Johnson (D-S.D.) did not suffer a stroke, his office said Tuesday night, but he remained hospitalized.
Johnson, 59, was taken to George Washington University Hospital this afternoon after feeling ill this morning, according to a statement from his office that initially said the senator had suffered a "possible stroke." Johnson then underwent a "comprehensive evaluation by the stroke team" the statement said, an examination that turned up no evidence of a stroke.
Earlier today the senator had been on a telephone call with reporters when he became disoriented and began stuttering in response to a question, the Associated Press reported. He seemed to recover, asking if there were any additional questions before ending the call
Should Johnson be unable to serve when the 110th Congress convenes in January, it could mean a 50-50 split in the Senate. Gov. Mike Rounds (R) would be tasked with appointing a successor to Johnson -- presumably a Republican. That could effectively put the Senate, which is slated to switch to Democratic control in January, in Republican hands because Vice President Cheney would cast the tie-breaking vote.
Sen. Tim Johnson Hospitalized
South Dakota Senator Undergoing Comprehensive Evaluation
By Chris Cillizza
washingtonpost.com Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 13, 2006; 8:10 PM
Sen. Timothy Peter Johnson (D-S.D.) did not suffer a stroke, his office said Tuesday night, but he remained hospitalized.
Johnson, 59, was taken to George Washington University Hospital this afternoon after feeling ill this morning, according to a statement from his office that initially said the senator had suffered a "possible stroke." Johnson then underwent a "comprehensive evaluation by the stroke team" the statement said, an examination that turned up no evidence of a stroke.
Earlier today the senator had been on a telephone call with reporters when he became disoriented and began stuttering in response to a question, the Associated Press reported. He seemed to recover, asking if there were any additional questions before ending the call
Should Johnson be unable to serve when the 110th Congress convenes in January, it could mean a 50-50 split in the Senate. Gov. Mike Rounds (R) would be tasked with appointing a successor to Johnson -- presumably a Republican. That could effectively put the Senate, which is slated to switch to Democratic control in January, in Republican hands because Vice President Cheney would cast the tie-breaking vote.
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