“Mr. Hoyer was admitted to the George Washington University Hospital yesterday and was diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia,” Katie Grant, Hoyer’s spokeswoman, said in a statement. | Sarno Jordan/Getty Images Hoyer hospitalized with pneumonia

House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer remained hospitalized in Washington on Wednesday after being admitted earlier this week with a case of pneumonia.

“Mr. Hoyer was admitted to the George Washington University Hospital yesterday and was diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia,” Katie Grant, Hoyer’s spokeswoman, said in a statement.


“He is being treated with antibiotics and resting, and is expected to make a full recovery quickly. He looks forward to being back at work very soon.”

Hoyer, 79, has been the No. 2 House Democrat for more than 15 years, and has made no secret that he would like to lead the caucus when House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) retires.

Before checking into the hospital, Hoyer was coming off an extensive weekend of campaigning with Democratic incumbents and swing-district candidates in Wisconsin and Illinois. Hoyer also squeezed in a few policy events, including visiting a community health center in Chicago.

The Maryland Democrat frequently travels the country campaigning for House hopefuls. This was his 25th campaign trip this cycle, according to Hoyer’s office.

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