In the election of 1800 there was a tie between Thomas Jefferson and ..... with 73 votes each. For 35 ballots the election remained tied until a winner was finally decided.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1800

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In the election of 1800 there was a tie between Thomas Jefferson and ____ with 73 votes each. For 35 ballots the election remained tied until a winner was finally decided.

A	Alexander Hamilton
B	John Adams
C	James Madison
D	Aaron Burr

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -After Thomas Jefferson and his running-mate, Aaron Burr, tied in the Electoral College vote, Jefferson was elected president by the House of Representatives.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Democratic-Republicans’ failure to execute their plan to award Jefferson one more vote than Burr resulted in a tie, which necessitated a contingent election in the House of Representatives. Under the terms laid out in the Constitution, the outgoing House of Representatives chose between Jefferson and Burr.

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USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1800