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.
In South Dakota, the Division of Criminal Investigation completes background checks in five business days plus mail time. Third-party companies generally take a few business days or less. In 2014, National Background Check stated it provided results within two to four business days. According to HireRight, about 70 percent of the time it can provide preliminary results within seconds or minutes. However, if they find a record, further research is conducted at the county courthouse.