1836
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In 1836, the U.S. Congress adopted the 'gag rule,' which automatically tabled all petitions regarding slavery, preventing their discussion or debate in the House of Representatives[1]. This policy effectively silenced abolitionist efforts in Congress and protected the institution of slavery from legislative challenge[1]. The gag rule remained in place until 1844, when it was repealed following years of resistance by abolitionists like John Quincy Adams.
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