What two men were involved in the corrupt bargain?

The "corrupt bargain" refers to the controversial political deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay during the 1824 U.S. presidential election. After no candidate secured a majority in the Electoral College, the election was decided by the House of Representatives, where Clay, who was eliminated from contention, supported Adams. In exchange for Clay's backing, Adams appointed him as Secretary of State, leading to accusations of political corruption and favoritism.