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Kean's Absence Jeopardizes GOP Majority, Trump Bills

4/24/2026

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  • Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s month-long absence threatens the Republican majority Speaker Mike Johnson needs to move President Donald Trump’s legislation before the November midterms.
  • Because colleagues have not heard from him after calls, he has missed every vote since March 5, leaving his district unrepresented.
  • Kean, 57, is campaigning in New Jersey’s 7th District while spokesman Harrison Neely says he faces a medical issue, declined details, and will be fine.