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Democrats Change 181 Year-Old Rule To Allow Ilhan Omar To Wear Hijab In The House
Citizen Free Press ^ | 12/2/18 | Kane

Posted on 12/02/2018 2:33:15 PM PST by Baynative

For 181 years, the U.S. House of Representatives has imposed a ban on its members wearing head coverings. With Ilhan Omar, one of the first Muslim women to be elected to Congress, set to take her oath of office in January, that rule—which would have prohibited her wearing her customary headscarves or the hijab—is slated to change.

The change was proposed jointly by Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, Incoming Rules Chairman Jim McGovern and member-elect Ilhan Omar as part of a larger overhaul package.

When Omar is sworn in next year, she will become the first federal legislator to wear a religious headscarf. Her arrival will mark a number of other “firsts” as well. The Minnesota Democrat will be the first Somali-American in Congress and the first woman of color to represent her state in Washington. She’ll be joined by fellow Midwestern Democrat, Michigan’s Rashida Tlaib, as the first two Muslim women in Congress.

Hats of any kind have been banned from the House floor since 1837.

(Excerpt) Read more at citizenfreepress.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events; US: California; US: Massachusetts; US: Michigan; US: Minnesota
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To: Blue Highway

You nailed it, FRiend. There is going to be exactly that kind of demand along with halal food in the House cafeteria. And expect the Somali duo to show up in full eyes-only niqabs.

IIRC, Islamic prayer is required five times daily but not at any specific time. The hijabis can say them all outside of when the House is in session. But they’ll demand to pray, to interrupt House discussions, of course they will.

It’s all about conquering the “Great Satan”.


101 posted on 12/02/2018 3:56:45 PM PST by elcid1970 (My gun safe is saying, "Room for one more, honey!")
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To: cotton

Better a strait jacket.


102 posted on 12/02/2018 3:58:45 PM PST by reg45 (Barack 0bama: Gone but not forgiven.)
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To: Baynative

Beyond wrong.


103 posted on 12/02/2018 4:05:24 PM PST by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: Baynative

Did someone post that Maxine’s face must by mandate be covered up yet?


104 posted on 12/02/2018 4:06:30 PM PST by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: dowcaet

If the Republicans have any fight in them, they’re take this to court, for that very reason.


105 posted on 12/02/2018 4:08:30 PM PST by PhiloBedo (You gotta roll with the punches, and get with what's real.)
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To: SkyDancer
Wonder if Christians/Jews allowed to wear their symbols.

Somebody should show up in one of these beauties:


106 posted on 12/02/2018 4:10:58 PM PST by farming pharmer
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To: elcid1970

Let me guess in the eyes of Islam, the US is “The Great Satan”?


107 posted on 12/02/2018 4:12:19 PM PST by Blue Highway
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To: PIF
What about our own black cowgirl, Sheila Jackson Lee?


108 posted on 12/02/2018 4:12:23 PM PST by EinNYC
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To: akalinin
Well she should show up in one of these:

MAXIMUS_RETARDUS

109 posted on 12/02/2018 4:15:16 PM PST by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
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To: NormsRevenge

I wonder if she’s cut.


110 posted on 12/02/2018 4:15:53 PM PST by EinNYC
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To: Baynative

Welcome to Sharia Law!


111 posted on 12/02/2018 4:16:37 PM PST by Gritty (Progressives think that power should only be in expert hands - their own ... Angelo Codevilla)
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To: Baynative
Is this Islamis congresswoman middle eastern or african? Looks more black to me.

Looks like Marla Gibbs aka Florence Johnston from the Jeffersons complete with head wrap/do rag.


112 posted on 12/02/2018 4:17:51 PM PST by Blue Highway
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To: Baynative

Sure. Kowtow to the muzzle b***h. What next? Prayer call on the floor of the House?!

And once again I ask.... what the hell is wrong with the people of Minnesota?!


113 posted on 12/02/2018 4:21:31 PM PST by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: humblegunner
Will they also alter the rule that keeps me from showing up and pissing on her?

LOL!

114 posted on 12/02/2018 4:22:55 PM PST by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: Blue Highway

Anyone who criticizes “the Prophet” or Islam will be subject to expulsion from the House. Coming to a Congress near you.


115 posted on 12/02/2018 4:26:39 PM PST by Trumpisourlastchance
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To: Blue Highway

She is a Somali who obtained resident status under false pretenses.


116 posted on 12/02/2018 4:28:28 PM PST by Baynative ("A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams." - John Barrymore)
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To: ronnie raygun

remember to thank your white liberal friends and white liberal democrats who helped destroy this country
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Especially the ones named Bush........../


117 posted on 12/02/2018 4:29:25 PM PST by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizen Means Born Here of Citizen Parents__Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Baynative

(Click The Pic)


118 posted on 12/02/2018 4:36:17 PM PST by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: CincyRichieRich
When she is sworn in, her right hand will be placed on what? The bible or the taqiyya-rich Koran?

No Bibles or other religious texts are used during the swearing-in ceremony for the House of Representatives — incoming House members simply stand in front of the speaker’s podium en masse, raise their right hands, and recite an oath in which they swear to uphold the Constitution.

119 posted on 12/02/2018 4:43:48 PM PST by Simon Green ("Arm your daughter, sir, and pay no attention to petty bureaucrats.”)
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To: Baynative
Time for open carry of a rosary and bibles on the floors of congress also. Should be no difference between a religious head covering and a religious book or other symbol. Maybe give the cbc a run for its money.

/S as if its needed

120 posted on 12/02/2018 4:48:07 PM PST by redcatcherb412
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