Senator Leahy sent to the hospital after ‘not feeling well’

WASHINGTON (WCAX) - Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy spent the night in the hospital Thursday after reporting not feeling well.

According to his press secretary, the senator was taken to the hospital in Washington for tests as a precaution.

He has been staying at his home in Virginia. Per a doctor’s recommendation, Leahy stayed overnight for observation.

Leahy’s office says he’s expected to be discharged Friday afternoon and be in Vermont Saturday for his full schedule of events