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Posted 9/28/2023, 1:23:55 AM

Fetterman Responds to New Senate Dress Code With Viral Meme

Sen. John Fetterman responded to the new Senate dress code with a popular meme featuring actor Kevin James shrugging.
The Senate passed a resolution requiring men to wear coats, ties, and pants after backlash to Fetterman wearing shorts.
Fetterman's casual attire had drawn criticism from senators on both sides of the aisle.
The resolution was led by Sens. Joe Manchin and Mitt Romney, who said senators should demonstrate reverence through their attire.
The meme Fetterman used has been popular lately, with Time magazine calling such memes "taking over the internet."

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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

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9/19/2023

Fetterman Fires Back at Critics of Senate's Relaxed Dress Code

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9/19/2023

Fetterman's Casual Clothing Sparks Debate in Senate Over Dress Code

Senator John Fetterman has faced backlash from Republicans after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer relaxed the Senate's dress code, allowing lawmakers to dress casually without violating protocol.

9/20/2023

Fetterman's Casual Style Sparks Dress Code Debate in Senate

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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

Fetterman Meets Zelenskyy in Casual Attire, Sparking Backlash After Senate Dress Code Change

Democratic Senator John Fetterman faced criticism for attending a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in casual attire, highlighting the recent elimination of the Senate dress code.

9/22/2023

Fetterman's Casual Senate Attire Sparks Debate on Dignity vs. Accessibility

The lack of dress code in the Senate, allowing Senator John Fetterman to wear gym shorts, has sparked debate about workplace attire and the cultural significance of athletic wear in American society.

9/25/2023

Columnist Denied Entry to NYC Restaurants Wearing Fetterman-Style Casual Outfit in Social Experiment

New York Post columnist Jon Levine's attempt to test the newly relaxed dress code in restaurants by imitating Senator John Fetterman's attire resulted in him being turned away, highlighting the disparity between the privileges of a senator and an average individual.

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

Fetterman on his casual clothes in Congress: 'I'm just trying to be authentic'

Senator John Fetterman explains why he chooses to wear casual clothes to work and addresses the attention his wardrobe has garnered.

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.

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Posted 9/28/2023, 1:23:55 AM

Fetterman Responds to New Senate Dress Code With Viral Meme

Sen. John Fetterman responded to the new Senate dress code with a popular meme featuring actor Kevin James shrugging.
The Senate passed a resolution requiring men to wear coats, ties, and pants after backlash to Fetterman wearing shorts.
Fetterman's casual attire had drawn criticism from senators on both sides of the aisle.
The resolution was led by Sens. Joe Manchin and Mitt Romney, who said senators should demonstrate reverence through their attire.
The meme Fetterman used has been popular lately, with Time magazine calling such memes "taking over the internet."

politico.com

Relevant topic timeline:

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.

9/19/2023

Fetterman Fires Back at Critics of Senate's Relaxed Dress Code

9/19/2023

Fetterman's Casual Clothing Sparks Debate in Senate Over Dress Code

Senator John Fetterman has faced backlash from Republicans after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer relaxed the Senate's dress code, allowing lawmakers to dress casually without violating protocol.

9/20/2023

Fetterman's Casual Style Sparks Dress Code Debate in Senate

9/20/2023

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

9/21/2023

Fetterman Meets Zelenskyy in Casual Attire, Sparking Backlash After Senate Dress Code Change

Democratic Senator John Fetterman faced criticism for attending a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in casual attire, highlighting the recent elimination of the Senate dress code.

9/22/2023

Fetterman's Casual Senate Attire Sparks Debate on Dignity vs. Accessibility

The lack of dress code in the Senate, allowing Senator John Fetterman to wear gym shorts, has sparked debate about workplace attire and the cultural significance of athletic wear in American society.

9/25/2023

Columnist Denied Entry to NYC Restaurants Wearing Fetterman-Style Casual Outfit in Social Experiment

9/28/2023

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

9/28/2023

Fetterman on his casual clothes in Congress: 'I'm just trying to be authentic'

Senator John Fetterman explains why he chooses to wear casual clothes to work and addresses the attention his wardrobe has garnered.

9/28/2023

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