Rule 22 was adopted by the Senate to provide a method to cut off debate during a filibuster because senators were
A. trying to protect the power of individual senators.
B. fearful of tying a president's hands during a wartime crisis.
C. trying to protect their state interests.
D. trying to strengthen the power of the courts.
E. All of these are correct.
Answer: B
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