N.J. Rep. Tom Kean expected to return to Washington after lengthy absence

Kean, who has not yet disclosed the nature of the illness that kept him away from Washington for months, last voted on March 5. He has missed more than 140 votes.

By Kevin Killough

Published: June 30, 2026 8:03am

Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., is expected to return to Capitol Hill on Tuesday after a lengthy absence for an undisclosed illness.

Kean last voted on March 5, and he has missed more than 140 votes, CBS News reported.

Harrison Neely, a spokesperson for Kean, said earlier this month that the 57-year-old lawmaker planned to return on June 30.

“Congressman Kean is eager to return to in-person work on June 30 and resume a full schedule,” Neely said, adding the lawmaker “plans to be fully transparent regarding the nature of his health issue, and you should expect to hear from him in person June 30th.”

The lawmaker has not provided details on the health issue, saying only that it's "personal." House Speaker Mike Johnson said earlier this month that Kean told him what medical condition caused his months-long absence. He said Kean is in "good spirits" and that he will honor Kean's request not to reveal the condition.

"It’s not a scandalous thing at all," the Louisiana lawmaker said. "People deal with health issues. Maybe that’s a newsflash for you, but even members of Congress get sick as well."

Kean is running for a third term in a competitive district.