What was done in Congress to prevent debate on slavery?

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Thur · Answer 1 · 2023-04-08T11:08:20+0000

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In May of 1836 the House passed a resolution that automatically "tabled," or postponed action on all petitions relating to slavery without hearing them. Stricter versions of this gag rule passed in succeeding Congresses.

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