U.S. Representative for NJ's 7th Congressional District · Republican
Thomas Kean is a Republican U.S. Representative for NJ's 7th Congressional District. This page tracks Thomas Kean's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2023.
Party-line voting: votes with Republican 87.31% of the time (12.69% of votes break with the party).
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 707 bills, 18 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Thomas Kean Votes On
Climate Change
Immigration
Taxation
Defense Spending
Renewable Energy
Health Insurance
How Thomas Kean Voted on Recent Bills
Yea on “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.” (2025-11-20) — Passed
Nay on “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-09-04) — Failed
Nay on “Rescissions Act of 2025” (2025-07-17) — Failed
Nay on “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (2025-07-03) — Failed
Yea on “Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".” (2025-05-22) — Passed
Not Voting on “Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025” (2026-03-25) — Failed
When Thomas Kean Broke With the Republican Party
Thomas Kean has voted against the Republican majority on about 12.7% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:
Voted No on “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-22) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
Voted No on “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-22) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
Voted No on “Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-14) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
Voted No on “Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-14) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
Voted Yea on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.” (2026-01-08) while most Republicans voted No — Passed.