The likelihood that Obama and Romney each net 269 electoral votes is not so far-fetched . A Electoral College analysis finds 269 scenarios that could yield a House tie . Republicans insist the same is true for Pennsylvania , Wisconsin and Michigan , where Romney has family roots . In the event of a tie , each state 's House delegation casts a single vote for president . In November , the House awarded the presidency to Alexander .
The likelihood that Obama and Romney each net 269 electoral votes is not so far-fetched . A Electoral College analysis finds 269 scenarios that could yield a House tie . In the event of a tie , each state 's House delegation casts a single vote for president . In November , the House awarded the presidency to Alexander .