In the election of 1800, the candidates for president and vice-president received the exact same number of votes and caused a run-off election in the House of Representatives.
How long does a background check take? Generally, offline you can receive a complete background check report within 1-3 business day(s) though if it includes a complete criminal records check, it may take 3-7 week days. This is because educational institutions, courts and government agencies usually take enough time to get back with required details.
An FBI background check can take 12 to 14 weeks, or less than a week. The first time frame is if you submit your application directly to the FBI. The second is if you go through a channeler, one of the private firms the FBI contracts with to collect and submit fingerprints for background checks.