Rep. Tom Kean Jr. absent from Congress for weeks over a 'personal health matter'
The vulnerable Republican is facing re-election in a district rated a "toss-up" by the Cook Political Report.
www.nbcnews.comHere’s the latest on Tom Kean Jr.’s absences:
- As of mid-May 2026, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not voted in the House since March 5 due to a personal health matter. His office has said he intends to return to a full schedule once he’s able [NBC News, 2026-04-24; NBC News, 2026-05-12].[1][2]
- Washington sources and local outlets note the absence extends into a two-month period, with continued guidance that he is working through a health issue and expects a full recovery before resuming duties [NBC News, 2026-04-24; CBS News, 2026-04-27].[4][1]
- The situation has drawn coverage from multiple outlets in New Jersey and national politics circles, highlighting the impact on votes in a closely divided House and Kean’s reelection bid in a swing district [NBC News, 2026-05-12; CBS News, 2026-04-27].[2][4]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed timelines (dates of missed votes, who filled in on committees, and statements from his office) or summarize how this absence is affecting key votes or district politics. Note: I can also monitor for any official health updates from his office or Speaker Johnson.[2][4]