Under certain circumstances can the house elect the president?

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Brutus

11 December, 08:12

Under certain circumstances can the house elect the president?

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Savanna Shah · Answer 1

Yes, this is true, this is when there is not majority candidate after the elector's votes are counted.

The House can then vote on the three candidates that received the majority of votes. The winning president has to have the vote of the representatives of the majority of states.