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Missouri Democrats say House dress code debate a distraction

Women who serve in the Missouri House will face a tougher dress code when they return to the floor this week after a debate that Democrats panned as a pointless distraction from the issues facing the state

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023

‘This is beyond belief’: Outrage after Missouri GOP makes dress code change that only affects women

‘I spent $1,200 on a suit, and I can’t wear it in the People’s House because someone who doesn’t have the range tells me that it’s inappropriate’

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2023

The Missouri House tightens its dress code for women, to the dismay of Democrats

As lawmakers met to debate House rules, one proposed requiring women to wear jackets. They ultimately passed a modified amendment (permitting cardigans), but not without vocal pushback from Democrats.

WEKU · Jan 13, 2023