First Muslim woman in Congress WILL be allowed to wear the hijab
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One of the first female Muslim members of Congress will take her seat wearing the hijab on Thursday after Democrats change the rule banning religious head coverings on the House floor.
When Democrats take power on Thursday, one of their first orders of business will be to pass a package of rules to govern the House. That package changes the ban on head coverings to exclude 'non-religious headdress.'
That means Rep.-elect Ilhan Omar will be allowed to don her hijab when she's on the House floor to vote and give speeches.
While regular hats - such as baseball caps and cowboy hats - will continue to be banned, religious gear will be permitted in the 116th Congress.
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