Since the original gag was a resolution, not a standing House Rule, it had to be renewed every session, and Adams and others had free rein at the beginning of each session until this was done. In January 1837, the Pinckney Resolutions were substantially renewed, more than a month into the session. The pro-gag forces gradually succeeded in shortening the debate at the beginning of each session, and tightening the gag.
Since the original gag was a resolution not a standing House Rule it had to be renewed every session and Adams and others had free rein at the beginning of each session until this was done In January 1837 the Pinckney Resolutions were substantially renewed more than a month into the session The pro-gag forces gradually succeeded in shortening the debate at the beginning of each session and tightening the gag