Separate Votes for President and Vice President: The amendment mandates that electors in the Electoral College cast separate votes for President and Vice President. This adjustment was implemented to avoid scenarios where the president and vice president belong to opposing political parties, In 1796 when John Adams (Federalist) was elected president while Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) served as vice president.
Majority Requirement: To be elected, a candidate must secure a majority of electoral votes. If no candidate achieves this majority, the House of Representatives selects the president from among the top three candidates who received electoral votes, while the Senate chooses the vice president from the top two candidates.
Contingent Elections: In instances where there is no predominant choice for either position, contingent elections are conducted indicating that if no presidential contender secures a majority, it is the responsibility of the House to select from three nominees. Conversely, if no vice presidential nominee attains a majority, it is the duty of the Senate to choose between two candidates.
Eligibility Clause: The amendment further specifies that no individual who is constitutionally disqualified from holding the presidency may serve as vice president.
Acting President Provision: If the House fails to appoint a president by March 4 following an election (the initial inauguration date), then the vice president-elect will temporarily fulfill the role of president until a resolution is reached.