Last month, it wasreportedthat Rep. Thomas Kean (R-NJ) had missed more than 50 roll call votes.
Speaker Johnson told ABC News that Rep. Kean is dealing with personal health matters.
“I was happy to speak to Tom Kean, Jr. this afternoon by phone. He is attending to a personal health matter and expects to be back to 100% very soon,” Johnson told ABC News last month.
“Tom is one of the most dedicated and hardest-working Members of Congress, and I am grateful for all he does and will continue to do to serve New Jerseyans and our country,” Johnson said.
Tom Kean eventually broke his silence and thanked his constituents for their patience as he addressed his personal medical issue.
— Tom Kean (@KeanForCongress)April 27, 2026
Rep. Kean is still absent and has not voted since March 5.
The lawmaker told the New Jersey Globe that he expects to return to a full schedule in the next few weeks.
Kean is also running for reelection.
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-Westfield) told the New Jersey Globe that he is nearing a return to work and intends to discuss publicly the health issue that has sidelined him since March. He also confirmed that he will seek re-election to a third term this year.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
