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WI the House of Representatives cannot elect a President?

OTL vote tally was 24 states, 13 needed for victory - 13 for Adams, 7 for Jackson, 4 for Crawford, 0 divided.

New York delegation voted
18 for Adams, 2 for Jackson, 14 for Crawford.

Suppose 1 New York Adams vote were shifted?
17 for Adams, 2 for Jackson, 15 for Crawford?

New York delegation will be Divided.
With vote tally
12 states for Adams, 7 for Jackson, 4 for Crawford, 1 divided.

Remember that the Vice President had been elected with overwhelming support - VP Calhoun was the running mate of both Adams and Jackson.

What would the House do about the impasse? Note that if they do not break the deadlock and no President is elected by 4th of March, Calhoun is the acting President....
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