Differences Between Jefferson And Burr
The confliction between Hamilton and Adams make sure a Republican victory. In 1796, Jefferson and Adams’ Federalist running mate Thomas Pinckney was chosen by South Carolina’s legislature. Adams and Burr would be removed and Jefferson and Pinckney would get 73 votes if they chose Jefferson and Charley Pinckney. Hamilton’s intend that opposed Adams got reversed. It made Pinckney want to get votes from electors who promised to Adams and Pinckney. The legislature accepted his wishes, and eight votes went to Jefferson and Burr from South Carolina. Until Congress gathered in March, the electoral votes could not be official. However, it proves that Republican had failed to distinguish their candidate. Federalist electors had suspended one vote from
Pinckney, giving Adams 65 votes to Pinckney’s 64, but Republicans cast 73 votes for both Jefferson and Burr. According to the Constitution, a majority of states would win because the House votes by the states and the state have one vote. Jefferson needed nine of the sixteen states, but Republican had eight vote. The six states with a Federalist majority supported Burr.
Pinckney, giving Adams 65 votes to Pinckney’s 64, but Republicans cast 73 votes for both Jefferson and Burr. According to the Constitution, a majority of states would win because the House votes by the states and the state have one vote. Jefferson needed nine of the sixteen states, but Republican had eight vote. The six states with a Federalist majority supported Burr.