Master of the Senate: The Years of Lyndon Johnson

According to the author, how does LBJ stop some Senators from trying to change Senate Rule 22 as noted in the nonfiction book, Master of the Senate: The Years of Lyndon Johnson?

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LBJ stops some Senators from trying to change Senate Rule 22 by threatening then with unpopular committee assignments. Additionally, he enlists Humphey's assistance in obtaining more time for the decision in order to gain support from the South.

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Master of the Senate: The Years of Lyndon Johnson