Historical Events tagged with "Electoral College"
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Election Decision by House of Representatives
In 1824, the United States presidential election did not produce a majority winner in the Electoral College. John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, William H. Crawford, and Henry Clay were the main candidates. The election concluded with no candidate securing the necessary 131 electoral votes, leading to a unique scenario where the House of Representatives was required to determine the winner according to the Twelfth Amendment. This event sparked significant controversies and debates surrounding the electoral process and the power of the House of Representatives.
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