dec 9, 1803 - Motivated by the infamous election of 1800, Congress passes the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution, requiring electors to vote for President and vice president separately.

This ends the tradition of the runner up in a presidential race becoming vice president and prevents chances for a deadlock tie.

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