The election of 1800 was decided in the House of Representatives because no candidate received a majority in the Electoral College. This led to a situation where the House had to choose between the top candidates, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, who had tied in electoral votes.
Why was the election of 1800 decided in the House of Representatives?
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The 12th Amendment required this process.
No candidate received a majornity in the Electoral College
Both candidates were from the same party
No candidate wanted to be vice president
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