Swing-seat Republican sidelined by 'serious' illness misses 88 votes as majority hangs by thread
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey has been absent from Congress for over two months due to a serious illness. His father indicated that doctors expect him to recover, but he may not return until June or later. During his absence, Kean Jr. has missed 88 votes, raising concerns about the slim Republican majority in the House.
- ▪Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not voted since March 5 and has missed all 88 roll call votes since then.
- ▪His father stated that doctors believe he will be out for another two to three weeks.
- ▪Kean Jr. is under the care of multiple doctors, but details about his illness have not been disclosed.
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Politics Swing-seat Republican sidelined by 'serious' illness misses 88 votes as majority hangs by thread Rep Tom Kean Jr's father says doctors expect his son to fully recover, but he declined to disclose the nature of the illness By Adam Pack Fox News Published May 18, 2026 10:33am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video GOP leaders in the dark about Rep Tom Kean Jr’s absence from Congress Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on Rep.
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