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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Misses Week, Skips 68 Votes, Trump-Backed

5/13/2026

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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will miss week of House work as chamber reconvenes Tuesday, extending his absence missing 68 votes, including bill to end 75-day Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is seeking re-election in New Jersey’s 7th District, faces no challenger, and has the endorsement of President Donald Trump.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is unsure when Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will resume duties.

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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will miss week of House work as chamber reconvenes Tuesday, extending his absence missing 68 votes, including bill to end 75-day Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is seeking re-election in New Jersey’s 7th District, faces no challenger, and has the endorsement of President Donald Trump.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is unsure when Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will resume duties.