Overview
- Kean, who has not voted since March 5, said Monday that doctors expect a complete recovery and that he will return at 100 percent very soon.
- He has missed roughly 50 roll-call votes over more than a month and has not shared medical details or a firm return date.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said he spoke with Kean by phone last week and expects him to make a full recovery.
- Several lawmakers said they experienced “radio silence” for weeks, even as Kean’s office posted legislative updates and a NOTUS report noted ongoing stock trades handled by advisers.
- The absence weighs on his toss-up re-election race in New Jersey’s 7th District and could affect close House votes given Republicans’ razor-thin margin.