MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THOMAS JEFFERSON
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Question
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How many times did the House vote before they broke the tie in the Election of 1800?
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34
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36
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30
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35
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -With the vote tied, the presidential election was then decided by the House of Representatives as stipulated in Article II, Section 1, of the U.S. Constitution. After thirty-six ballots, the Federalist-controlled House finally elected Thomas Jefferson president on February 17, 1801.
Detailed explanation-2: -A casting vote is a vote that someone may exercise to resolve a tied vote in a deliberative body. A casting vote is typically by the presiding officer of a council, legislative body, committee, etc., and may only be exercised to break a deadlock.
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