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Why was the election of 1800 decided in the House of Representatives?
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The 12th Amendment required this process.
The 12th Amendment required this process.
No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College.
No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College.
Both candidates were from the same party.
Both candidates were from the same party.
No candidate wanted to be vice president.
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No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College.
(Jefferson and Burr tied in electoral votes, so the decision went to the House under the Constitution's original rules.)
(Jefferson and Burr tied in electoral votes, so the decision went to the House under the Constitution's original rules.)
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