The 2000 election results were decided

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The Supreme Court's decision in Bush v. Gore effectively ended all efforts to recount the votes in Florida, handing the presidency to George W. Bush. While the House of Representatives did vote to confirm the electoral college outcome, this was after the Supreme Court decision. It is also not accurate to say that a national recount showed Bush had won or that Gore dropped his efforts to have further recounts - both of these scenarios are hypotheticals that did not occur. The certification by the Republican secretary of state was also subject to legal challenges and recounts.

The 2000 Election Results Were Decided