Senator McConnell also released a statement about the mass shooting in Maine that left 18 dead and 13 wounded.
McConnell said, quote, I was devastated to hear the news last night of a deadly shooting in Lewiston, Maine.
I know the entire Senate stands behind our colleagues, Senator Collins and Senator King, as they help their state marshal its response.
We pray, especially for the victims of this senseless violence, for their families and for the law enforcement personnel working tirelessly, tirelessly to save lives and bring the suspect to justice, unquote.
Governor Beshear has ordered flags lowered to half staff for victims of the mass shooting in Maine.