Utah GOP Rep. Jason Chaffetz, who underwent foot surgery a week ago, was seen making his way through the Capitol on Thursday ahead of the House vote to partially repeal Obamacare.

Chaffetz Scoots In For Health Care Vote After Surgery - photo by @billclarkphotos pic.twitter.com/JYbfNI21Yh — Gillian Roberts (@gkroberts) May 4, 2017



Just last week, Chaffetz, who plans to retire from Congress, said: "My recovery is expected to take three to four weeks. I'm sorry to miss the important work we are doing in Washington. This is not an opportune time to be away but medical emergencies are never convenient. I appreciate my constituent's patience and understanding as I take time to recover."



The Salt Lake Tribune, which reported Chaffetz was released from the hospital Monday, said his return to Congress so quickly after surgery "shows the GOP on the hunt for every single vote to get to the 216 required to pass the bill in the House."