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Posted 9/28/2023, 1:53:00 AM

Senate Passes Resolution to Reinstate Formal Dress Code After Backlash Over Fetterman's Casual Attire

Senate unanimously passes resolution to reinstate formal dress code after Sen. Fetterman wore hoodies and shorts.
Bipartisan bill requires coats, ties, and slacks for men. Does not detail dress code for women.
Resolution came after backlash when Schumer dropped dress code to accommodate Fetterman.
Fetterman agrees to new dress code, says it's "the right path forward."
Resolution formalizes longstanding informal dress code following recent controversies.

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9/17/2023

Senate Ditches Dress Code, Welcomes Hoodies and Shorts for Senators

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Senate Dress Code Loosened to Allow Fetterman to Wear Casual Clothes

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9/18/2023

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

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

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9/20/2023

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

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9/20/2023

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

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9/21/2023

Senate Divided on Loosening Dress Code to Allow Casual Wear

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9/21/2023

Manchin Seeks Senate Support to Reverse Schumer's Move to Relax Dress Code

Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin is proposing to reinstate the Senate's dress code, which was recently loosened, in order to define the standards for senators' attire on the Senate floor.

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.

9/22/2023

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

Fetterman Responds to New Senate Dress Code With Viral Meme

The Senate has passed a resolution requiring men to wear formal attire, prompting Senator John Fetterman to respond with a meme featuring Kevin James.

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 9/28/2023, 1:53:00 AM

Senate Passes Resolution to Reinstate Formal Dress Code After Backlash Over Fetterman's Casual Attire

Senate unanimously passes resolution to reinstate formal dress code after Sen. Fetterman wore hoodies and shorts.
Bipartisan bill requires coats, ties, and slacks for men. Does not detail dress code for women.
Resolution came after backlash when Schumer dropped dress code to accommodate Fetterman.
Fetterman agrees to new dress code, says it's "the right path forward."
Resolution formalizes longstanding informal dress code following recent controversies.

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.

9/21/2023

Manchin Seeks Senate Support to Reverse Schumer's Move to Relax Dress Code

Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin is proposing to reinstate the Senate's dress code, which was recently loosened, in order to define the standards for senators' attire on the Senate floor.

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.

9/22/2023

Senate Dress Code Relaxation Raises Concerns for Women Senators

9/28/2023

Fetterman Responds to New Senate Dress Code With Viral Meme

The Senate has passed a resolution requiring men to wear formal attire, prompting Senator John Fetterman to respond with a meme featuring Kevin James.

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.