GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. plans to return to Congress June 30 after months-long absence and missed votes

New Jersey GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is scheduled to return to the U.S. House of Representatives on June 30 after months away from Washington and a prolonged stretch of missed roll-call votes, LEX18 reported June 20. The report said Kean will use his return to address his health.

According to the report, Kean’s absence has lasted several months, during which he missed more than 100 votes in the House. The report described the situation as coming after a “mysterious” period in which no explanation was previously provided publicly.

LEX18 said Kean has not offered a detailed account of his condition or absence during the time he was away, but that he is expected to address his health when he returns to Congress on June 30. The report also indicated the return date is the next major milestone in resolving public questions about his status.

The House routinely records members’ participation through roll-call voting, committee schedules, and official duties, and when members miss large numbers of votes, constituents and colleagues may press for clarification. However, the LEX18 report focused on Kean’s timeline for return and said he would address health concerns upon coming back.

Because the report centers on Kean’s forthcoming return and the lack of prior explanation, it does not provide additional verified medical details. It also does not state whether Kean’s absence affected any specific committee work, legislation, or district-level functions beyond the missing votes.

As of Tuesday’s report, Kean’s next step is the June 30 return and an explanation of his health at that time. After his return, additional information may emerge through statements to the House, official correspondence, or remarks directly addressing the period of absence.

The episode is likely to renew attention to continuity and transparency for elected officials, especially when a member’s voting record shows extended gaps. With a return date now set, the key question becomes what Kean will disclose publicly and how that disclosure addresses the months-long pattern of missed votes.