If no candidate wins 270 EC votes, the HR then "chooses" (as you note) from the top three candidates, and they vote by states, not individuals. So there are 50 votes. (DC doesn't vote as it is not a state). Each state gets only one vote, so its members must caucus and decide how to cast their ONE vote. If no one gets 26 votes, they vote again. And again as many times as necessary. Meanwhile the Senate chooses the VP from the top two VP candidates, and they do vote by individuals, so there are 100 votes, and 51 needed to win. They only vote once, and if they tie 50-50, the current VP then casts the tie-breaking vote. Obviously the thinly-populated rural states have enormous sway in this process, and are on an even keel with the states with huge populations. There are lots of very interesting scenarios possible!
Question from a Uk Citizen :) Could the President be elected twice (2 full terms) then run with a new President as their Vice President could they then "Become" president by whichever means? (I hope that's understandable)
If no candidate wins 270 EC votes, the HR then "chooses" (as you note) from the top three candidates, and they vote by states, not individuals. So there are 50 votes. (DC doesn't vote as it is not a state). Each state gets only one vote, so its members must caucus and decide how to cast their ONE vote. If no one gets 26 votes, they vote again. And again as many times as necessary. Meanwhile the Senate chooses the VP from the top two VP candidates, and they do vote by individuals, so there are 100 votes, and 51 needed to win. They only vote once, and if they tie 50-50, the current VP then casts the tie-breaking vote. Obviously the thinly-populated rural states have enormous sway in this process, and are on an even keel with the states with huge populations. There are lots of very interesting scenarios possible!
I forget, which house of reps? Incoming or outgoing class?
@@subjekt5577 The "outgoing" (or current) membership. new Congress takes office Jan. 3 (following the Nov. election).
You can become president by congressional vote if no one receives an absolute majority in the electoral college.
Question from a Uk Citizen :) Could the President be elected twice (2 full terms) then run with a new President as their Vice President could they then "Become" president by whichever means? (I hope that's understandable)
I think someone not eligible to be elected president also is not eligible to be VP on the ticket
We address this question in our video on the 22nd Amendment so feel free to check that out!
@@cstonelaw Thanks looking forward
It is not possible. The Constitution (Article 2) states that anyone who is not eligible to be President, cannot therefore qualify to be VP.
Easy! Lie, Cheat or Commit Fraud! any more questions?
Ahh the MAGA way. Regrettably relevant these last few elections, true
@@subjekt5577Lol😂