Election of 1824

Since no one had a majoriy the contest was thrown into the House of Representatives which under the Constituion had to choose among the three leaders. Each state delegation had one vote.

By employing his great influence in the House Clay swung the balance to John Quincy Adams.

Since no one had a majoriy the contest was thrown into the House of Representatives which under the Constituion had to choose among the three leaders. Each state delegation had one vote.