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Posted 9/22/2023, 2:42:00 PM

Manchin Seeks to Reinstate Senate Dress Code After Fetterman Wears Casual Attire

Sen. Joe Manchin preparing bipartisan resolution to reinstate Senate dress code after it was relaxed for Sen. John Fetterman
Fetterman has worn casual attire like shorts, hoodies, and sneakers on Senate floor
Schumer lowered dress standards to accommodate Fetterman, who has health issues
GOP senators sent letter calling on Schumer to restore dress code, saying it "disrespects the institution"
Fetterman made merchandise joking about taking fashion advice from him after dress code controversy

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9/17/2023

Senate Ditches Dress Code, Welcomes Hoodies and Shorts for Senators

The United States Senate will no longer enforce a dress code for its members, allowing them to dress informally, while others entering the chamber must still comply with the dress code.

9/17/2023

Senate Dress Code Loosened to Allow Fetterman to Wear Casual Clothes

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has revised the Senate's dress code to allow senators to wear whatever they choose on the floor, eliminating the requirement for business attire.

9/18/2023

Pennsylvania Senator Relaxes Senate Dress Code, But Inequities Remain for Staff

The Senate's dress code, which required men to wear jackets and ties and women to wear business attire, has been abolished, likely due to the influence of Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, known for his unconventional attire.

9/19/2023

Fetterman Sparks Debate Over Senate Dress Code By Ditching Suit and Tie

Senate's dress code pause receives mixed reactions, with Sen. John Fetterman praising the newfound freedom while some Republicans criticize it as degrading and a loss of decorum.

9/20/2023

Washington Post Editorial Board Criticizes Senate's Relaxed Dress Code as Disrespectful

The Washington Post criticizes the recent Senate rule change allowing lawmakers to dress down, arguing that formal attire conveys respect for the institution and its responsibilities.

9/20/2023

Fetterman Offers to Wear Suit If House Avoids Shutdown, Pokes Fun at GOP's Dress Code Criticism

Senator John Fetterman offers to wear a suit on the Senate floor as a gesture to save democracy if House Republicans stop trying to shut down the government, as he pokes fun at the new casual dress code that allows lawmakers to dress more informally.

9/21/2023

Senate Divided on Loosening Dress Code to Allow Casual Wear

Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin expresses concern over the recent decision to loosen the Senate's dress code, emphasizing the need for standards on the Senate floor.

9/22/2023

Senate Dress Code Relaxation Raises Concerns for Women Senators

Senators wearing casual attire on the Senate floor may overlook the importance of dress codes in conveying messages and maintaining consensus, especially considering the challenges that women face in fashion choices and the potential for visual class stratification.

9/28/2023

Senate Passes Resolution Reinstating Formal Dress Code After Backlash Over Relaxed Rules

The Senate has unanimously approved a resolution mandating a suit-and-tie dress code for all members, formalizing the longstanding unofficial requirement after a temporary relaxation of the dress policy caused controversy.

9/28/2023

Senate Reinstates Business Attire Dress Code For Male Senators After Clothing Controversy

The Senate has adopted a resolution requiring male senators to wear a coat, tie, and slacks on the chamber's floor after Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer decided to stop enforcing the business attire requirement, causing a divide among lawmakers.

9/28/2023

Senate Votes to Reinstate Formal Dress Code Requiring Coats and Ties

The US Senate unanimously rejects a proposal to allow lawmakers to wear casual clothing in the chamber and instead votes to impose a formal dress code.

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Posted 9/22/2023, 2:42:00 PM

Manchin Seeks to Reinstate Senate Dress Code After Fetterman Wears Casual Attire

Sen. Joe Manchin preparing bipartisan resolution to reinstate Senate dress code after it was relaxed for Sen. John Fetterman
Fetterman has worn casual attire like shorts, hoodies, and sneakers on Senate floor
Schumer lowered dress standards to accommodate Fetterman, who has health issues
GOP senators sent letter calling on Schumer to restore dress code, saying it "disrespects the institution"
Fetterman made merchandise joking about taking fashion advice from him after dress code controversy

foxnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/17/2023

Senate Ditches Dress Code, Welcomes Hoodies and Shorts for Senators

The United States Senate will no longer enforce a dress code for its members, allowing them to dress informally, while others entering the chamber must still comply with the dress code.

9/17/2023

Senate Dress Code Loosened to Allow Fetterman to Wear Casual Clothes

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has revised the Senate's dress code to allow senators to wear whatever they choose on the floor, eliminating the requirement for business attire.

9/18/2023

Pennsylvania Senator Relaxes Senate Dress Code, But Inequities Remain for Staff

9/19/2023

Fetterman Sparks Debate Over Senate Dress Code By Ditching Suit and Tie

Senate's dress code pause receives mixed reactions, with Sen. John Fetterman praising the newfound freedom while some Republicans criticize it as degrading and a loss of decorum.

9/20/2023

Washington Post Editorial Board Criticizes Senate's Relaxed Dress Code as Disrespectful

The Washington Post criticizes the recent Senate rule change allowing lawmakers to dress down, arguing that formal attire conveys respect for the institution and its responsibilities.

9/20/2023

Fetterman Offers to Wear Suit If House Avoids Shutdown, Pokes Fun at GOP's Dress Code Criticism

9/21/2023

Senate Divided on Loosening Dress Code to Allow Casual Wear

Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin expresses concern over the recent decision to loosen the Senate's dress code, emphasizing the need for standards on the Senate floor.

9/22/2023

Senate Dress Code Relaxation Raises Concerns for Women Senators

9/28/2023

Senate Passes Resolution Reinstating Formal Dress Code After Backlash Over Relaxed Rules

9/28/2023

Senate Reinstates Business Attire Dress Code For Male Senators After Clothing Controversy

9/28/2023

Senate Votes to Reinstate Formal Dress Code Requiring Coats and Ties

The US Senate unanimously rejects a proposal to allow lawmakers to wear casual clothing in the chamber and instead votes to impose a formal dress code.