has the House of Representatives ever chosen the president
Thirty-eight former Members of the House have received at least one Electoral College vote for President. Nineteen Representatives have served as President. Ten former House Members have received Electoral College votes for both President and Vice President in separate elections.Only John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts (1824) served as a Representative after completing his presidency.Both Henry Clay of Kentucky (1824) and James A. Garfield of Ohio (1880) received Electoral College votes for the presidency as sitting House Members.en former House Members have received Electoral College votes for both President and Vice President in separate elections. Only John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts (1824) served as a Representative after completing his presidency.