The executives -- Alan Mulally of Ford , Robert Nardelli of Chrysler and Richard Wagoner of GM -- were seeking support for a $ 25 billion loan package . NEW : Sen. Sherman cancels Thursday 's planned test vote on the measure . Lawmaker : Flying straight to hearing like going to ` ` soup kitchen in high hat and all '' Senator Brad Sherman asked CEOs whether they would fly back commercial . Company representatives pointed to safety , travel policies as reasons for flying jets .
NEW : Sen. Sherman cancels Thursday 's planned test vote on the measure . Lawmaker : Flying straight to hearing like going to ` ` soup kitchen in high hat and all '' Senator Brad Sherman asked CEOs whether they would fly back commercial . Company representatives pointed to safety , travel policies as reasons for flying jets .