46 Senate Republicans Demand Return To Dress Code

The Washington Post reports:

All but three Republican senators published a letter to Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday, blasting his decision to stop enforcing the requirement of business attire on the Senate floor as disrespectful. The 46 Republican senators who objected to stopping enforcement of that rule argued that a dress code upholds the sanctity of the institution. They implored Schumer to reverse his decision.

“Allowing casual clothing on the Senate floor disrespects the institution we serve and the American families we represent,” wrote the Republican senators, led by Sen. Rick Scott of Florida. Sens. Mike Braun (Ind.), Katie Boyd Britt (Ala.) and Josh Hawley (Mo.) were the only Republican senators who did not sign the letter. Schumer’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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The Senate floor is a special place. It’s not hard to show it some respect and dress like a grown up.https://t.co/jQU6fEwVsa

— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) September 19, 2023

All but three Republican senators published a letter to Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday, blasting his decision to stop enforcing the requirement of business attire on the Senate floor as disrespectful. https://t.co/hNiT3LO5PV

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 20, 2023