Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid admitted himself to the hospital Friday, his office said.
"Early this morning, Senator Reid was not feeling well and as a precaution decided to go to the hospital," said a statement from the Nevada senator's office. "Tests have been conducted and everything is normal. He is alert, resting and feeling better."
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“Doctors have asked that he remain in the hospital for observation so he will not be working today," the statement continued.
Majority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., took over for Reid on the Senate's final day of business for the year.
[Office of Harry Reid]
