Why was the election of 1800 decided in the House of Representatives?

Question

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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.

Answer 1

The election of 1800 was decided in the House of Representatives because no candidate received a majority in the Electoral College. The tie in Electoral College votes between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr led to the decision being made by the House, as outlined in the Constitution.