Tom Kean Jr. Absence Impact Wreaks Havoc on GOP House Strategy as Key vote dominates the legislative floor. With the New Jersey Republican’s unexplained leave, Majority leaders face a razor-thin margin collapse—zero room for defection. Critical energy and infrastructure bills now teeter on the brink, paralyzing committee action and handing Democrats an unexpected tactical edge. Sources inside the GOP whip’s office confirm the void is bleeding momentum, forcing last-minute deal rescues and threatening a high-profile shutdown showdown before month’s end.