Comfort, fashion and decorum took center stage in Washington this week as U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Northwest Georgia, denounced as “disgraceful” the U.S. Senate dropping its policies on what is appropriate wear for members in the chamber.
The announcement came Monday from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, as Sen. John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, and others opt for more casual attire.
Fetterman was known for wearing Carhartt hoodies, long baggy gym shorts and sneakers while he was serving as the state’s lieutenant governor. He doesn’t walk on the Senate floor in such clothing, instead voting from the doorway, which he did Monday evening, The Associated Press reported.
Walking to Monday evening’s vote in a short-sleeved, button-down shirt and shorts, Fetterman said he wasn’t sure if he’d take advantage of the new rules just yet.