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There is no official, comprehensive historical ranking or single defined record for the longest absolute time a U.S. Senator has gone without voting due to illness or absence.
Context on Senate Absences
Illness and Medical Leaves: Historically, many senators have missed extended periods—ranging from several weeks to many months—due to severe illness, injury, or medical recovery before either returning or passing away in office. For instance, late-career absences by prominent figures like Senators John McCain and Edward M. Kennedy included months of missed votes, and other prolonged absences occurred with long-serving members like Robert Byrd or Dianne Feinstein (who missed 91 votes during a multi-month absence for shingles and encephalitis).
No Official Tracking: The U.S. Senate does not maintain a formal, centralized historical record or leaderboard tracking the absolute longest calendar duration or consecutive missed roll-call votes for every historical member.
Attendance Tracking Limitations: Congressional attendance is not strictly recorded in the same way roll-call votes are; a quorum is often assumed unless a roll call is formally demanded.