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52. this is FALSE: the 2/3 quorum is required ONLY if no one gets a majority of electoral votes

in the event that no one wins a majority of electoral votes, THEN the house gets to decide.

ONLY WHEN THE HOUSE IS DECIDING, then each state gets ONE vote and there must be a quorum of 2/3rd of the states.
the constitution very clearly states that the quorum is ONLY "for this purpose" and clearly indicates that the quorum requirement relates to the number of MEMBERS (congresscritters, not electors).



the relevant portion of article 2, section 1:

and if no Person have a
Majority, then from the five highest on the List the said House shall in like
Manner choose the President. But in choosing the President, the Votes shall be
taken by States, the Representation from each State having one Vote; a quorum
for this Purpose shall consist of a Member or Members from two-thirds of the
States, and a Majority of all the States shall be necessary to a Choice.