Tom Kean Jr. (Republican Congressman from New Jersey) has been absent from voting in the House since March 5, due to a personal health matter. House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed that Kean is expected to recover soon. This absence adds to the challenges faced by the historically small Republican majority, which currently holds 217 seats against 212 seats for Democrats, with five vacancies following recent resignations and deaths of lawmakers. Kean's district is viewed as a top target for Democrats in the upcoming November midterms, especially as polls indicate a rising popularity for Democratic candidates. His campaign spokesman reassured that Kean will return to full health and work soon, but leftwing groups are already mobilizing significant ad campaigns to unseat him, highlighting his vulnerability in the current political climate.