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On This Day in History: A Vermont senator played a key role in the ratifying the 12th amendment
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - On this day in 1804, the 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was officially ratified — and it has strong ties to Vermont. Before June 15, 1804, the candidate who received ...
The 12th Amendment originates from issues with the original Constitution, which stated that each elector in the Electoral College cast two votes for president. The candidate with the majority of votes ...
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