The House of Representatives is changing a rule enacted in 1837 due to the recent election of two Muslims.
A ban on hats was enacted 181 years ago by members who wanted to break from a tradition in British Parliament of wearing hats on the floor.
Minnesota Rep.-elect Ilhan Omar speaks at an election night results party in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov. 6, 2018. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
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Zachary Stieber
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