NJ Democrat hospitalized following 'cardiac episode'

Source: The Hill

04/10/24 12:55 PM ET


Rep. Donald Payne Jr. has been hospitalized following a “cardiac episode,” according to a Tuesday statement from the New Jersey Democrat.

“Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. suffered a cardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes during the weekend,” the statement issued by Payne in an email from his office reads. “He was admitted to a local hospital for treatment. Currently, he is recovering in the hospital as doctors conduct routine exams to monitor and observe his improvement. The Congressman’s prognosis is good and he is expected to make a full recovery.”

The email from Payne’s office also said he will be out of Congress this week.

Payne’s time away from Congress comes as there is already a small gap between the number of Democrats and Republicans in the House, as the chamber looks to take on issues including Ukraine aid and FISA reauthorization in the coming days. The GOP’s razor-thin majority, which shrunk when former Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) left in late March, will further narrow when Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) leaves Congress on April 19.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4585448-nj-democrat-donald-payne-hospitalized-cardiac-episode/

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Aww man.... I know his father (who had the seat before him) had health issues later in his term. Hope Don Payne Jr. recovers quickly.