{"id":2036673,"date":"2023-09-18T23:09:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T03:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/susan-collins-jokes-she-will-wear-a-bikini-in-response-to-senate-dress-code-change\/"},"modified":"2023-09-18T23:13:45","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T03:13:45","slug":"susan-collins-jokes-she-will-wear-a-bikini-in-response-to-senate-dress-code-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/susan-collins-jokes-she-will-wear-a-bikini-in-response-to-senate-dress-code-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Susan Collins playfully responds to Senate dress code change, jokingly suggesting she will wear a bikini."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsusan-collins-jokes-she-will-wear-a-bikini-in-response-to-senate-dress-code-change%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2036673&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Sen. Susan Collins Jokes \u2063About \u200dWearing a Bikini on the Senate Floor<\/h2>\n<p>Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) made a playful \u2062remark on \u200dMonday,\u2063 teasing that \u200bshe \u200dplanned to defy the newly abolished business dress\u200d code by \u200cwearing a bikini on the Senate\u2063 floor. This lighthearted response came after\u200b Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) directed the chamber&#8217;s sergeant at arms to eliminate\u2064 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/susan-collins-jokes-she-will-wear-a-bikini-in-response-to-senate-dress-code-change\/\" title=\"Susan Collins playfully responds to Senate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/girls-wore-bras-to-protest-sexualization-in-oregon-school-district\/\" title=\"Girls Wore Bras To Protest \u2018Sexualization\u2019 In Oregon School District\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ballerina-goes-viral-for-video-of-brown-ballet-shoes\/\" title=\"Ballerina Goes Viral For Video Of Brown Ballet Shoes\">dress code<\/a> change<\/a>, jokingly suggesting she will wear a bikini.&#8221;>long-standing rule requiring senators<\/a> to wear a suit and tie \u2064during sessions. While \u2062the dress code will still be\u2063 enforced for \u2063staffers and visitors, it will no longer apply\u2062 to senators.<\/p>\n<h3>Collins&#8217; Humorous Take on the Dress\u200b Code Change<\/h3>\n<p>Speaking\u2063 to reporters, Collins jokingly stated,\u2062 &#8220;I plan to wear a \u200dbikini tomorrow to the\u200d Senate floor,\u2064 and [Sen.] Chris Coons [D-DE] \u200b is gonna wear shorts because there&#8217;s\u2064 no dress code anymore.&#8221; However, she quickly clarified that \u200bshe understood\u2063 the importance \u200dof maintaining dignity in the Senate and did not intend to actually\u200c wear a bikini.<\/p>\n<p>Collins expressed her surprise\u200c at\u2063 the focus on the dress code issue, considering\u200b the pressing matters at hand, such as \u200dthe possibility of a\u2064 government shutdown and the situation in Ukraine. She emphasized that the Senate should be prioritizing these critical issues rather \u2063than debating the dress code.<\/p>\n<h3>Other GOP Senators&#8217; Disapproval<\/h3>\n<p>Collins was not alone in her criticism of the \u2063dress code change. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), who \u2062recently turned 90, expressed\u2063 his disapproval,\u2062 stating that he expected the Senate to continue adhering to the dress code as it had\u2062 for the past several decades. \u2062Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) also \u200drefrained from publicly sharing his opinion but hinted at the \u2064strong sentiments expressed behind closed doors.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth \u2062noting \u200cthat senators\u200b like Cruz and\u2063 Grassley have been seen in casual attire around the Capitol before, typically when returning \u200dfrom the gym \u200cor heading to the airport. However, when voting, they would ensure to keep one foot\u200b in the cloakroom\u200b to\u2062 avoid being \u200con the Senate floor while \u200cunderdressed.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Schumer&#8217;s rule change \u2062primarily affects freshman \u2062Sen. John \u2064Fetterman (D-PA), who\u2063 had already stopped adhering to the dress code after a prolonged hospitalization for clinical depression.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What impact could the elimination of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/will-biden-and-the-squad-really-stand-up-for-women-like-iranian-mahsa-amini\/\" title=\"Will Biden And \u2018The Squad\u2019 Really Stand Up For Women Like Iranian Mahsa Amini?\">strict dress code<\/a> have \u200con the Senate&#8217;s atmosphere and the ability of senators to focus on important \u200bissues<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Uck Schumer announced that the Senate would no longer enforce\u2063 the strict dress code that required \u200csenators\u2063 to wear\u200d formal \u2062business attire on the floor.<\/p>\n<p>In her witty comment, Sen. Collins showed her sense of humor and playfulness amidst the often serious\u2063 and formal atmosphere of the Senate. The statement not only garnered laughs but also highlighted the significance\u200b of breaking away from traditional norms and embracing individuality.<\/p>\n<p>The Senate\u2064 has always been a place of decorum and rules, and the dress code was one of those rules that senators had to \u2062adhere to. However, Sen. \u2064Collins&#8217; comment brings a refreshing perspective to\u2063 the table, reminding us that\u200b sometimes it&#8217;s important to loosen\u200d up, have some fun, and challenge the \u2063status quo.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, her remark sheds light on the issue of gender equality and the double standards that often exist \u200cin professional environments. It is not uncommon for women to face more scrutiny when it comes \u2062to their appearance, and the strict dress code in the Senate could be \u2063seen as perpetuating such\u2064 biases.\u200c By jokingly suggesting that she would wear a bikini, Sen. Collins subtly raises awareness about the\u2064 need for more gender-inclusive\u200c and less restrictive rules in the workplace.<\/p>\n<p>While Sen. \u200bCollins&#8217; comment was intended as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/6-woke-moments-from-the-academy-awards\/\" title=\"6 Woke Moments From The Academy Awards\">light-hearted joke<\/a>, it serves as a reminder that\u200d breaking away from conventional expectations can be empowering and \u2063liberating. It encourages individuals to \u2064express their individuality and embrace self-confidence. By highlighting the absurdity of the strict dress code, Sen. \u200dCollins challenges the oppressive\u2062 nature of such rules and \u200dcreates a platform for discussion on equality and personal freedom within the Senate \u2063and similar professional settings.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that the elimination of the dress\u2062 code in the Senate \u200cdoes not mean that senators will show \u2064up in inappropriate or unprofessional outfits. Rather, it \u200dallows for a more relaxed \u2062and comfortable atmosphere, where senators can focus on the \u2062issues at hand without being constrained by \u200cstringent attire guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Collins&#8217;\u200d lighthearted remark serves as a reminder that even in the most serious \u2062and formal of environments, there \u2064is always room for humor and a touch of individuality. It sparks conversation\u200c about the importance of breaking away\u200c from traditional norms and embracing personal expression and freedom. As \u2062the Senate moves forward with the abolishment of the dress code, Sen. Collins&#8217; playful remark will undoubtedly\u200d be remembered as a moment of levity and a catalyst for change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) playfully announced her intention to wear a bikini on the Senate floor, following Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer&#8217;s (D-NY) decision to eliminate the business dress code. 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