Kean returns to Congress, 140 missed votes

The New Jersey Republican returned to the House after months away, saying depression treatment kept him absent while constituents went without a clear explanation.

1. Frame 1Tom Kean says he is back in Congress after depression treatment, leaving New Jersey voters to judge months of missed representation.
2. Frame 2The New Jersey Republican had not voted since March 5, missing more than 140 House votes during his absence.
3. Frame 3His office described a personal health matter in April, but constituents received little explanation before Tuesday's floor speech.
4. Frame 4Kean said doctors advised a long hospital stay for depression because recovery had no fixed timeline.
5. Frame 5The disclosure turns a private health absence into a public accountability question for an elected House member.
6. Frame 6Watch next: missed votes, constituent service, and future attendance are back before New Jersey voters.