Serving in the 1800’s, he is the only U.S. vice-president to be elected by the Senate.
- George Dallas
- Henry Wilson
- Richard Johnson
- Thomas Hendricks
Richard Johnson who served as vice-president from 1837-1841 under President Martin Van Buren. None of the vice-presidential candidates received enough electoral votes so in accordance with the twelfth amendment, the Senate chose the vice-president.
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