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The Capitol’s Dress Code, Explained

By David Hawkings and Kellie Mejdrich and Bian Elkhatib

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The longstanding dress code in the Capitol has made headlines this week after Speaker Paul D. Ryan reminded members in June to “wear proper business attire.” Roll Call Senior editor David Hawkings and CQ appropriations reporter Kellie Mejdrich have the facts on the dress code for women and men on the House side of the Capitol.

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