Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has relaxed the chamber's informal dress code, allowing for lawmakers like John Fetterman to wear whatever they want on the floor
Until recently, male senators were required to wear suit jackets and dress shoes on the floor."There has been an informal dress code that was enforced. Senators are able to choose what they wear on the Senate floor," Schumer said in a statement. "I will continue to wear a suit.”Schumer's office stressed that the dress code, while enforced, was never formalized.on Capitol Hill.
Fetterman often walks the halls in shorts and a sweatshirt. Now, if he chooses, he'll also be able to preside over the Senate in this apparel.
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