Kean says absence from Congress was because of depression

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) will cast his first vote in the House in four months on Tuesday, returning from a prolonged absence after he was diagnosed with depression.

Kean says absence from Congress was because of depression

TL;DR

  • Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to Capitol Hill after an absence of several months.
  • His absence was due to a diagnosis of depression.
  • Kean entered the hospital for testing, which led to a long-term stay.
  • He has missed over 100 votes since March.