Democrats Change 181 Year-Old Rule To Allow Ilhan Omar To Wear Hijab In The House

Citizen Free Press ^ | 12/2/18 | Kane

[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.

[elcid1970]

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”.

[reg45]

Better a strait jacket.

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Beyond wrong.

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

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

[PhiloBedo]

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

[farming pharmer]

Wonder if Christians/Jews allowed to wear their symbols.

Somebody should show up in one of these beauties:

[Blue Highway]

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

[EinNYC]

What about our own black cowgirl, Sheila Jackson Lee?

[SkyDancer]

Well she should show up in one of these:

[EinNYC]

I wonder if she’s cut.

[Gritty]

Welcome to Sharia Law!

[Blue Highway]

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.

[Rummyfan]

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?!

[Rummyfan]

Will they also alter the rule that keeps me from showing up and pissing on her?

LOL!

[Trumpisourlastchance]

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

[Baynative]

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

[Lurkinanloomin]

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........../

[Fiddlstix]

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[Simon Green]

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.

[redcatcherb412]

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