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In the presidential election of 1824 who received the most votes but failed to win a majority of either the popular or electoral votes (requiring the House of Representatives to select a president)?
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Andrew Jackson lost the election of 1824 even though he received the largest number of popular votes and electoral votes. In the 1824 presidential election an individual needed to receive at least 131 electoral votes out of the 261 total electoral votes. Andrew Jackson received 99 electoral votes, John Quincy Adams received 84 electoral votes, William Crawford received 41 electoral votes, and Henry Clay received 37 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Andrew Jackson 151,271, John Adams 113,122, Henry Clay 47,531, and William Crawford 40,856. Since no candidate received the required majority of 131 electoral votes, the president was elected by the U.S. House of Representatives in accordance with the Twelfth Amendment of the United States Constitution. John Q. Adams won the election in the House of Representatives.
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∙ 6y agoAndrew Jackson lost the election of 1824 even though he received the largest number of popular votes and electoral votes.
In the 1824 presidential election an individual needed to receive at least 131 electoral votes out of the 261 total electoral votes. Andrew Jackson received 99 electoral votes, John Quincy Adams received 84 electoral votes, William Crawford received 41 electoral votes, and Henry Clay received 37 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Andrew Jackson 151,271 (42.9%), John Quincy Adams 113,122 (32.1%), Henry Clay 47,531 (13.5%), and William Crawford 40,856 (11.6%). Since no candidate received the required majority of 131 electoral votes, the president was elected by the U.S. House of Representatives in accordance with the Twelfth Amendment of the United States Constitution. John Quincy Adams won the election in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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How many electoral votes did William Henry Harrison have?
Martin Van Buren won the 1836 presidential election defeating William Henry Harrison. In the 1836 presidential election Martin Van Buren received 170 electoral votes, William Henry Harrison received 73 electoral votes, Hugh L. White received 26 electoral votes, Daniel Webster received 14 electoral votes, and William P. Mangum received 11 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Van Buren 764,176 and Harrison 558,816. Whig Party candidate William Henry Harrison won the 1840 presidential election defeating Democratic Party incumbent President Martin Van Buren. In the 1840 presidential election there was a total of 294 electoral votes thereby requiring a majority of 148 votes to win the presidential election. William Henry Harrison received 234 electoral votes and Martin Van Buren received 60 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Harrison 1,275,390 and Van Buren 1,128,854.
The president appoints members of what branch?
If you are referring to the President and Vice President, they are elected by the Electoral College according to majority popular vote in each state (this policy is not applicable in Nebraska where the electoral votes are split by percentage inside the state). If you are referring to the Secretaries of the Cabinet Departments, they are appointed by the President upon assuming office. If the President wishes to reappoint the same Cabinet member as his predecessor, there is no further process. If he wishes to appoint somebody new, he must present the candidate to the Senate for a confirmation requiring 2/3 of the Senate to approve the appointment.
How did the election of 1800 lead the passage of the Twelfth Amendment?
During the election of 1800 Jefferson and Burr were tied after the Electoral College completed the vote count. This occurred because there was no clear way of identifying the winner for the presidential vote and the winner of the vice president vote. This lead to the passage of the 12th Amendment in 1804.
Matters requiring the action of both the House and Senate but on which a law is not needed are called?
Concurrent resolutions are matters requiring the action of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. However, in these matters there is no law that is needed.
What is the only question requiring concurrence in the both houses without approval of the president is what?
adjournment
What body chose the president in 1824 after no candidate received an electoral majority?
The House of Representatives elected the president. The 12th Amendment to the Constitution (1803) requires the House to "immediately" elect a president in the event no candidate gets an electoral majority. There were 4 candidates in the 1824 election and none received a majority of electoral votes, requiring the House to make the decision as to who would be President of the US.
How many electoral votes did William Henry?
In the 1840 presidential election there was a total of 294 electoral votes thereby requiring a majority of 148 votes to win the presidential election. William Henry Harrison received 234 electoral votes and Martin Van Buren received 60 electoral votes.
Who selects the president and vice president if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes?
The House of Representatives elects the president from among the three with the most votes, and the Senate elects the vice president from between the two with the most votes. 1824 was the only time to date that none of the presidential candidates got enough votes. Although Andrew Jackson had the most electoral votes and the most popular votes, the House gave the presidency to John Quincy Adams (which they had every right to do). The 1836 election was the only time that none of the vice presidential candidates received enough votes, requiring the Senate to pick the vice president.
What changed the second-most-electoral votes rule by requiring ''distint ballots'' for president and vice president?
the original constitution
How many total electoral votes were there in 1796?
In the 1796 presidential election there was a total of 138 electoral votes thereby requiring a majority of 70 votes to win the presidential election. According to the prevailing rules of electoral college voting at that time, electors cast votes for two persons. Electors could not distinguish between their presidential and vice-presidential choices until the passage of the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1804. In 1796, the recipient of the most electoral votes would become president and the runner-up vice-president. In the 1796 presidential election there was a total of 138 electoral votes thereby requiring a majority of 70 votes to win the presidential election. John Adams was elected president with 71 electoral votes. Thomas Jefferson finished second with 68 electoral votes. Others receiving votes included Thomas Pinckney (59), Aaron Burr (30), Samuel Adams (15), O. Ellsworth (11), George Clinton (7), John Jay (5), James Iredell (3), S. Johnston (2), George Washington (2), John Henry (2), and Charles C. Pinckney (1). Jefferson received the second highest number of electoral votes and was elected vice president according to the prevailing rules of electoral college voting at that time.
What was the electoral college vote when John Tyler ran?
Whig Party Presidential candidate William Henry Harrison and his Vice Presidential running mate John Tyler won the 1840 presidential election defeating Democratic Party incumbent President Martin Van Buren and his running mate Richard Johnson. In the 1840 presidential election there was a total of 294 electoral votes thereby requiring a majority of 148 votes to win the presidential election. William Henry Harrison and John Tyler received 234 electoral votes. Martin Van Buren and Richard Johnson received 60 electoral votes.
Who changed the vote second-most-electoral votes rule by requiring distinct ballots for president and vice president?
The 12th Amendment
In 1841 how many electoral votes were needed to win the presidency?
Whig Party candidate William Henry Harrison won the 1840 presidential election defeating Democratic Party incumbent President Martin Van Buren. In the 1840 presidential election there was a total of 294 electoral votes thereby requiring a majority of 148 votes to win the presidential election. William Henry Harrison received 234 electoral votes and Martin Van Buren received 60 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Harrison 1,275,390 and Van Buren 1,128,854.
Why was the election of 1824 controversal?
According to the prevailing rules of electoral college voting at that time, electors cast votes for two persons. Electors could not distinguish between their presidential and vice-presidential choices until the passage of the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1804. In 1796, the recipient of the most electoral votes would become president and the runner-up vice-president. In the 1796 presidential election there was a total of 136 electoral votes thereby requiring a majority of 69 votes to win the presidential election. John Adams was elected president with 71 electoral votes. Thomas Jefferson received 68 electoral votes. Others receiving votes included Thomas Pinckney - John Adams' vice-presidential running mate (59), Aaron Burr (30), Samuel Adams (15), O. Ellsworth (11), George Clinton (7), John Jay (5), James Iredell (3), S. Johnston (2), George Washington (2), John Henry (2), and Charles C. Pinckney (1). The United States presidential election of 1796 was the first contested American presidential election and the only one to elect a President and Vice President from opposing tickets. Although John Adams won, Thomas Jefferson received more electoral votes than John Adams' vice-presidential running mate Thomas Pinckney and Jefferson was elected Vice-President.
What was the outcome in 1828 presidential election?
Andrew Jackson won the 1828 presidential election defeating John Quincy Adams. In the 1828 presidential election there was a total of 261 electoral votes thereby requiring a majority of 131 votes to win the presidential election. Andrew Jackson received 178 electoral votes and John Quincy Adams received 83 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Jackson 642,553 and Adams 500,897.
What difficulty arose from the presidential election in 1796?
Federalist Party candidate John Adams won the 1796 presidential election defeating Democratic-Republican Party candidate Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson finished second with 68 electoral votes. Jefferson received the second highest number of electoral votes and was elected vice president according to the prevailing rules of electoral college voting. According to the prevailing rules of electoral college voting at that time, electors cast votes for two persons. Electors could not distinguish between their presidential and vice-presidential choices until the passage of the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1804. In 1796, the recipient of the most electoral votes would become president and the runner-up vice-president. In the 1796 presidential election there was a total of 136 electoral votes thereby requiring a majority of 69 votes to win the presidential election. John Adams was elected president with 71 electoral votes. Thomas Jefferson received 68 electoral votes. Others receiving votes included Thomas Pinckney - John Adams' vice-presidential running mate (59), Aaron Burr (30), Samuel Adams (15), O. Ellsworth (11), George Clinton (7), John Jay (5), James Iredell (3), S. Johnston (2), George Washington (2), John Henry (2), and Charles C. Pinckney (1). The United States presidential election of 1796 was the first contested American presidential election and the only one to elect a President and Vice President from opposing tickets. Although John Adams won, Thomas Jefferson received more electoral votes than John Adams' vice-presidential running mate Thomas Pinckney and Jefferson was elected Vice-President.
How many more electoral votes did Jackson receive then Adams?
Andrew Jackson won the 1828 presidential election defeating John Quincy Adams. In the 1828 presidential election there was a total of 261 electoral votes thereby requiring a majority of 131 votes to win the presidential election. Andrew Jackson received 178 electoral votes and John Quincy Adams received 83 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Jackson 642,553 (56.2%) and Adams 500,897 (43.8%).
