Disrespecting the Voters
Nearly 6 in 10 voters agree that when members of Congress cast votes and conduct official business wearing casual clothing, it is a sign of disrespect to the American people and to the American system of representative democracy itself.
How voters feel about members of Congress who don't dress professionally
Nearly 6 in 10 voters agree that when members of Congress cast votes and conduct official business wearing casual clothing, it is a sign of disrespect to the American people and to the American system of representative democracy itself.
Democrats are narrowly divided, while Republicans overwhelmingly agree.
WHY IT MATTERS - The Senate recently backtracked on a rule change that would have allowed Senators to cast votes and conduct business on the Senator floor wearing casual clothing like hooded sweatshirts, shorts and open toed sandals.
The original change was widely seen as an accommodation to Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), who often wears shorts and hooded sweatshirts throughout the Capitol.
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