THE ORIGINAL ELECTORAL COLLEGE (BEFORE THE 12^th AMENDMENT AND

USING THE PROVISIONAL APPORTIONMENT OF HOUSE SEATS)

House Size = 65

Number of Electors = 65 + 2 × 13 = 91

Number of Electoral Votes = 2 × 91 = 182

Maximum Vote Any Candidate Can Receive = 91 (one vote from every elector)

Required Majority = 46 (one vote from a majority of electors)

Required Vote in House = 7

Runner Up Becomes Vice President

THE CONTEMPORARY ELECTORAL COLLEGE

(AFTER THE 12^th AND 23^rd AMENDMENTS)

House Size = 435

Number of Electors = 435 + 2 × 50 + 3 = 538

Number of Electoral Votes = 538

Maximum Vote Any Candidate Can Receive = 538 (one vote from every elector)

Required Majority = 270 (one vote from a majority of electors)

Required Vote in House = 26

Vice President is Separately Elected