Adopted in 1836, what was the congressional "gag rule" intended to do?
A) prevent discussion of abolitionist petitions
B) deny new states seats in Congress
C) give abolitionists and supporters of slavery equal time in debates
D) keep visitors in the gallery from participating in debates
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