Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) has missed over a month’s worth of votes in the House of Representatives due to an unspecified “personal health matter.”
The New Jersey Republican hasn’t voted in the legislative chamber since March 5.
“Congressman is addressing a personal health matter. He will be returning to a full regular schedule,” Kean’s chief of staff said in March, according to NJ Spotlight News.
However, the end of April is approaching, and Kean remains absent.
The House will go another week without @CongressmanKean, who hasn’t cast a vote in more than a month due to an unspecified medical issue. Still no clear answers on what’s ailing him or when he’ll be back.https://t.co/GEcyioZfHF
— Joey Fox (@joeymdfox) April 20, 2026
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