How was the outcome of the 1800 election decided after Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied in the Electoral C

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How was the outcome of the 1800 election decided after Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied in the Electoral College? 
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The U.S. House of Representatives had to settle the tie.

A new election was held between the two candidates.

The election results were determined by a Supreme Court ruling.

The Senate voted on the winner.

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The U.S. House of Representatives had to settle the tie. The House chose Jefferson (after 36 ballots), which led to the adoption of the 12th Amendment to prevent such ties.

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