James Bayard Sr. convinced his colleagues not to vote during this election year. The eventual winner of this election was called "not so dangerous a man" by an outgoing politi
James Bayard Sr. convinced his colleagues not to vote during this election year. The eventual winner of this election was called "not so dangerous a man" by an outgoing politician. The loser joined with James Wilkinson in a Spanish plot to have the American West secede.  The Twelfth Amendment was passed in response to this year's election. In the lame duck period after this election, a Judiciary Act allowed for the appointment of Midnight Judges like William Marbury. For 10 points, name this election in which a tied electoral vote gave Thomas Jefferson the presidency over Aaron Burr and John Adams.
James Bayard Sr. convinced his colleagues not to vote during this election year.
Election of 1800