Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was admitted to the hospital on Sunday morning, a spokesman announced. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo

June 14 (UPI) -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was admitted to the hospital on Sunday morning, a spokesman announced.

McConnell's team did not specify why he was hospitalized. It is the second time he has been admitted this year, following a hospitalization for flu-like symptoms in February.

"Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care," spokesman David Popp said.

McConnell was hospitalized for eight days in February.