Boehner tells members to dress appropriately—you know who you are

The Hill ^ | January 23, 2012 | Pete Kasperowicz

[billorites]

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Monday told members to dress appropriately on the House floor.

He did so while giving members a three-minute reminder of how they can ensure adherence to proper floor procedures, including the dress code.

"Members should wear appropriate business attire during all sittings of the House, however brief their presence on the floor might be," Boehner said. He then added mischievously, "You know who you are," drawing laughter from the seated House members.

An injured Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) recently garnered widespread headlines and media attention when he appeared on the House floor in a sling and a t-shirt with a sports coat over it.

Boehner also reminded members not to move about in the well of the House when others are speaking, and to speak only after obtaining recognition, which he said helps ensure accurate transcriptions of House proceedings. He also warned against playing to the audience, and to address comments to the chair, not others or "some perceived viewing audience."

House members are often reminded of these rules as they break them during the legislative process, and Boehner called on all members to follow them more closely.

"Following these basic standards of practice I think will foster an atmosphere of mutual institutional respect," he said. "It will also insure against personal confrontation amongst individual members or between members and the presiding officer."

[moovova]

So, I’m guessing “Obama Sux” T-Shirt Day is cancelled?

[ErnBatavia]

I thought a “sling” was some kind of underwear for queers.

'Zackly my thought....

[peeps36]

Is Barney taking female hormones to grow those breasts or are they made up of pure blubber? I bet his boyfriend likes them.

[1_Rain_Drop]

This is a perfect example why vests were invented for men.
If he doesn’t own a vest, he should have at least worn a 1970s tie.

PS: Why is his hand all bundled up? Looks like a paw. Is he hiding a claw or hook?

[Sloth]

Maybe Boehner could choke back the tears and act like a man appropriately.

[Deb]

Oh, baloney. The Republicans are putting together the legislation that will stop Obama and his contempt for the Constitution, right now. In the meantime, I think a single 3 minute speech to remind the Democrats that the House of Representatives isn't a dorm, is not the end of the World.

You malcontents are sooooo boring! You just like to hear yourselves bitch.

[Deb]

What an asinine, childish comment. Grow up.

[don-o]

You malcontents are sooooo boring! You just like to hear yourselves bitch.

Who has the malcontents ping list? Is there a "I like to bitch" list?

signed,
don-o - a malcontent who sometimes likes (and needs) to bitch

[dfwgator]

Ok, so maybe Reagan observed Casual Fridays.

[Deb]

I think the Official Malcontents Bitch List is arranged in categories. Not sure who has it today.

[The Cajun]

< sarcasm > Nice to see Boehner focusing on the really important matters of the day again, what a leader, what a leader! < /sarcasm >

[Venturer]

I thnk you, malcontents is a word that suits me fine..
I am definitely malcontented.

It must be nice to be content with the way things are going.

I am happy for you.

[Venturer]

The Republicans are putting together the legislation that will stop Obama and his contempt for the Constitution, right now.
...........................................................
They are??

Tell me more .

[Deb]

Try paying attention. Its really not difficult to learn what’s happening.

[N. Theknow]

Proper attire?

Here is proper attire for the SOTU address.

[Venturer]

I guess that means you aren’t going to clue me in.

[Deb]

I did clue you in. GOP House members have been all over TV talking about their plans to stop the Obama appointments. I'm blonde and easily distracted by shiny objects, and I managed to notice them.

[Deb]

He could kick your flabby ass.