[fooman]

often in the 19th century. Including lincoln.

[mylife]

Yup.

https://www.otherpapers.com/American-History/Lincoln-Outfoxed-Seward-for-the-Nomination/8651.html

[freespirit2012]

noo.. actually in the election between Seward and Lincoln— Seward on the first ballot got only about 74 percent of the total needed for a majority which would equate in this election to Trump getting 922.. Seward was over 25 percent short of getting the majority..