In a vote of105 to 51, the Missouri State House adopted the legislation on Wednesday, January 11.
A womanRepublican State Rep. Ann Kelleypushed for the stricter dress code.
Democratic State Rep. Ashley Aune said.
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There are116 men compared to only 43 womenin the Missouri House.
This is ridiculous, Aune added.
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You would think elected officials could handle that.
And what it will ultimately lead to is the disenfranchisement of folks.
For example, they dont make jackets or blazers for women who are pregnant.
That can be very uncomfortable.
We are fightingagainfor a womans right to choosefor something.
For the purposes of this rule, jacket shall include blazers,cardigans, and knit blazers.
A number of prominent Democrats and activists have called the new dress code sexist and outdated.
Former US senator from MissouriClaire McCaskilltweeted, Missouri House of Representatives.
Why are male Missouri lawmakers afraid of seeing womens bare arms?
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