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Under the terms of the Twelfth Amendment, the presidential election fell to the House of Representatives, which was to choose from the top three candidates: Jackson, Adams, and Crawford.
Clay had come in fourth place and thus was not on the ballot, but he retained considerable power and influence as Speaker of the House.
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