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House of Representatives begins contingent election to choose President

The U.S. House convened to begin the contingent election required by the Constitution, initiating multiple ballots to choose between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr after the Electoral College tie.

The House's decision following these ballots would decide the presidency and shape the nation’s first contested transfer of power between political parties.

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