Rep. Tom Kean discloses depression diagnosis upon return from months-long absence
Summary
Rep. Tom Kean from New Jersey missed nearly four months of House votes because he was diagnosed with depression and stayed in the hospital as advised by his doctors. He publicly explained his absence for the first time in a speech on the House floor after missing more than 100 consecutive votes.Key Facts
- Rep. Tom Kean is a Republican representing New Jersey’s 7th District.
- He missed almost four months of House votes due to a depression diagnosis.
- Kean was hospitalized for some testing and was advised to stay in the hospital.
- He last voted on March 5 and returned on June 30.
- His absence left his district without a voting representative for over 100 days.
- Kean gave a public explanation for his absence on the House floor on June 27.
- His office had previously only said he had a "personal medical issue" and expected to recover fully.
- The extended absence affected the House GOP’s slim majority and caused concern among leaders and constituents.
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