New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. disappeared from work for four months without notice. Will he face consequences?

New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. was absent from work for four months without explanation, missing 140 votes before returning on June 30 to announce treatment for depression. The article explores whether elected officials can be held accountable for unexplained absences, noting that U.S. Congressional rules do not require attendance or explanation of absences.