US Democratic Senator John Fetterman checked himself into a hospital near Washington DC on Wednesday night to receive treatment for depression.

The Pennsylvania lawmaker has faced depression “off and on throughout his life” his office said in a statement.

He was first elected in November and suffered a debilitating stroke last year while campaigning for the seat.

Last week, he spent two days in hospital after being admitted. He was reported to be feeling light-headed.

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