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Trump Backs Kean as He Returns After 100 Missed Votes
6/30/2026
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- Rep. Chris Kean (R-NJ) will return to Washington on Tuesday after missing more than 100 votes this year due to a personal medical issue.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Chris Kean’s reelection as he prepares to face Democratic nominee Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, in November.
- House Republican leaders said they remain in contact with Chris Kean while the GOP majority stands at 218-212.
