A proposal by centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) to reinstate the Senate’s dress code has sparked a heated debate within Capitol Hill. The move comes after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) relaxed the dress code, allowing senators to wear more casual attire on the Senate floor.

The proposal being circulated by Sen. Manchin seeks to reestablish the Senate’s previous dress code standards, which required senators to wear coats, ties, or business attire while on the Senate floor. One senator familiar with the resolution stated that it aims to define the dress code and essentially return to what it was before Schumer’s recent change.

Schumer’s decision to ease the dress code was seen by many as an attempt to accommodate the preferences of first-term Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), known for his signature hoodie and shorts. However, the move has faced bipartisan pushback. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (Ill.) expressed his belief that the Senate should maintain certain standards when it comes to attire on the Senate floor. Durbin emphasized the need for the Senate to act on this matter.