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Congressional Approval
- When
- December 9, 1803
- Where
- U.S. Capitol Building
The 8th Congress approved the Twelfth Amendment on December 9, 1803, following House and Senate votes.
The House of Representatives approved the amendment by a vote of 84–42 on December 9, 1803. This followed the Senate's approval on December 2, 1803, by a vote of 22–10. The amendment required distinct electoral ballots for president and vice president.
Sources
- Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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