[Repeal 16-17]

Someone pointed out in my thread earlier today, in the absence of a majority the House of Representatives would pick the top candidates and the U.S. Senate would vote on who would be the next President. Lincoln was elected this way with 40% of the popular vote.

The House was not involved in either of Lincoln's elections; both times he received a majority of the electoral votes.

If nobody receives a majority of the electoral votes for President, the House picks from the top 3 electoral vote receivers. If nobody receives a majority of the electoral votes for VP, the Senate picks from the top 2 electoral vote receivers. Read the 12th Amendment for more details.

[TigerClaws]

Thanks!

I learn something every day on these boards. It’s almost like I don’t have to read things like, what are those called? Books!