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.)