Senate Unanimously Reinstates Formal Dress Code Amid Controversy

The Senate has reversed its decision to adopt a more casual dress code, with a bipartisan pair successfully passing a measure requiring business attire to be worn. The resolution, unanimously approved by the Senate, codifies the suit-and-tie uniform, specifying that men are expected to wear a coat, tie, and slacks or other long pants. The decision comes after Senator Chuck Schumer relaxed the dress policy, prompting backlash. Senators Joe Manchin III and Mitt Romney proposed the new enforceable standards, which require a two-thirds vote to make any changes.