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The election of 1824 was decided by house of representatives, why was this the situation?
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The election of 1824 was decided by house of representatives, why was this the situation?

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Because while Andrew Jackson received the greatest number of popular and electoral votes, he did not win by a majority. In the House, Clay threw his support to Adams, thereby handing him the victory.

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