U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 7th District
Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · +0.20
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 34%
- Labor and Employment 13%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Foreign Affairs
- Bills on
- Health
- International Affairs
- Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 58
2026 election
On the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
Facing
- DRebecca Bennett$4.3M
Bottom line
- Has missed 146 of 674 roll calls this Congress (22%), more than 99% of House members.
- Breaks with Republicans more often than all but 10 of the 219 House Republicans: sided with them on 93% of party-line votes (median 98%).
- The 5th most moderate House Republican by voting record.
- Among the most bipartisan in the House: agrees with Democrats on 19% of contested votes, more than 94% of House members.
Where Kean has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Energy and Commerce · 26th in seniority on the majority side
- Foreign Affairs · 16th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 5634 Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 5584 LIFT AI Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 6322 Stop Stealing our Chips Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 5419 Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Kean’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Kean breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Kean voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 34% · 15 of 44 party 7%
- Labor and Employment 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
- Environmental Protection 11% · 2 of 19 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 5 issues where Kean has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Kean broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.On Motion to Refer · This resolution directs the House Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly disclose records related to violations or alleged violations…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Kean is saying
All 26 statements and posts-
Kean Introduces AI Kill Switch Legislation
Introduced legislation requiring AI developers to install emergency kill switches for human control.
“While AI can be a helpful tool, it is essential that humans remain in control of complex artificial intelligence systems.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Kean, Gillen, Van Drew Introduce Legislation to Reduce Commuting Expenses
Introduced bill to create tax deduction for commuting expenses including tolls and fares.
“The Lowering Commuting Costs Act would create a new deduction for taxpayers to save thousands of dollars of costs incurred when commuting, whether on train fare, on congestion pricing tolls, and more. I am proud to co-lead this bill to help families keep more of their hard-earned money and reduce the monetary strain of…”
TaxationAI-read
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Kean Hosts Fourth Annual Seniors of Distinction Event
Hosted fourth annual Seniors of Distinction event honoring 24 community seniors.
“The people we recognize today represent what is best about our communities.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Kean Visits Somerville to Highlight $1,942,000 Secured in Federal Funding
Announced $1.9 million in federal funding for downtown Somerville arts and pedestrian improvement projects.
“Downtown Somerville is truly the heart of Somerset County, and this investment will help make it an even better place to live, work, shop, and dine.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Remembering 9/11: Kean Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks
Introduced legislation commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11th terrorist attacks.
“This package is about fulfilling that responsibility to preserve the firsthand voices of September 11th, honoring the Americans who brought justice to the terrorists responsible in the years that followed, and supporting the victims and families. A quarter-century has passed, but our promise remains the same. We…”
September 11th Attacks 25th AnniversaryArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read
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Kean Introduces Legislation to Ban Taxpayer Spending on First Class Flights for Members of Congress
Introduced bill to ban taxpayer funding for first-class flights for members of Congress.
“Public service should never be used for personal luxury, and taxpayers should not be footing the bill for Members of Congress to fly first class.”
Government SpendingAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10244
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Kean voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 124 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Kean’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 35
- Action in committee 10
- Action beyond committee 6
- Passed chamber 3
- Became law 0
35 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 34 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 39 sponsored billsSponsored 39 (House median 25) · cosponsored 376 (median 289), 71 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, International Affairs, Transportation and Public Works.
- H.R. 10678 To permit the Byrne JAG grant to be used for the purchase of fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10626 HELP STATES ActIntroduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10567 AI Emergency Button ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7168 Seton Hall Fire Victims Remembrance Act of 2026Education · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10340 9/11 Legacy Preservation Act of 2026Congress · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10339 Terrorism Judgment Collection ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10338 SEAL Team Six Congressional Gold Medal ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1523 Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2026, as "Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Day".Health · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 123 | 93% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 62 | 40% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 54 | 69% |
| Energy | 34 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 27 | 85% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 25 | 88% |
| Environmental Protection | 23 | 74% |
| Commerce | 22 | 91% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 22 | 91% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 74% |
Show all 31 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 18 | 61% |
| Education | 13 | 62% |
| Immigration | 12 | 75% |
| Labor and Employment | 10 | 60% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 8 | 88% |
| Health | 7 | 57% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 100% |
| Taxation | 6 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 6 | 83% |
| Law | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 4 | 75% |
| Native Americans | 4 | 75% |
| Procedural | 3 | 0% |
| Families | 2 | 50% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Agriculture and Food | 1 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 1 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Kean voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RNick LaLotaNY-198%agreement
- RAndrew R. GarbarinoNY-298%agreement
- RMichael LawlerNY-1797%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Kean most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Kean’s campaign raised $4.9M: $2.0M (40%) from individuals and $1.2M (24%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $3.6M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
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Who funds Kean
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 353.
- Allied Pilots Association Labor union PAC
- American Revival PAC Independent PAC
- Eureka Political Action Committee Member’s leadership PAC
See how much each organization gave Kean this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Kean’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, NJ-7Republican2023–present
Seat
- State
- New Jersey
- District
- 7
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 58
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5361
251 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Mountainside, Budd Lake, Hopatcong, Bernardsville, Flemington, Washington
- Website
- kean.house.gov
- CongressmanKean
- congressmankean
Elsewhere
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