How did the elections of 1796 and 1800 get the 12th amendment passed? Also what is the importance of the 12th amendment?

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After the experiences of the 1796 and 1800 elections, Congress passed, and the states ratified, the 12th Amendment to the Constitution. Added in time for the 1804 election, the amendment stipulated that the electors would now cast two votes: one for President and the other for Vice President.