 Trepov threatened to shut the troublesome Duma completely in her attempt to control the Tsar.The Tsar, his cabinet, Alexandra, and Rasputin discussed when to open the Duma, on the 12th or 19 January, on the 1st of February, the 14th, if it all.Rasputin suggested to keep the Duma closed until February; Alexandra and Protopopov supported him.