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Tom Kean Jr. reveals hospitalization for depression after 117-day congressional absence

The New Jersey Republican said in a speech that he was hospitalized with depression and missed 117 days of votes before returning to Congress.

Published Jun 30, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey returned from a mysterious, 117-day absence from Congress on Tuesday, revealing in a speech that he had been hospitalized with depression and the stay lasted longer than he anticipated.