WASHINGTON (NBC) – Sen. Mitch McConnell was walking to the Senate floor Thursday for a vote when he stumbled and fell to the ground.

Luckily, he was able to grab the arm of the man walking with him, which softened his fall.

That man and a nearby police officer were able to help McConnell back to his feet.

The senator gave a smile to the camera and then continued on his way, apparently unharmed.

The 83-year-old McConnell has fallen before, which resulted in him using a wheelchair for a time.

Today, the senator was being asked a question about ICE by a volunteer for the “Sunshine Movement” when he appeared to stumble.

It doesn’t look as though the volunteer had any contact with the senator.

McConnell’s office has not responded to a request for comment from NBC News.

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