How we cite our quotes: (Section.Sentence)
Quote #4
And be it further enacted, That until the next general census shall be taken, the said state shall be entitled to one representative in the House of Representatives of the United States. (5.1)
A simple and elegant solution to the problem of representation in the House of Representatives. While an official headcount wasn't possible, this allowed Missouri to retain its power within the Senate without over-representing the new state in the House.
Quote #5
And be it further enacted, That the following propositions be, and the same are hereby, offered to the convention of the said territory of Missouri, when formed, for their free acceptance or rejection, which, if accepted by the convention, shall be obligatory upon the United States... (6.1)
Here, Congress does a little take for all their give in this process.
Allowing Missouri to determine its own constitution was seen a pretty big concession on the part of Congress, so Congress included a couple of provisos on the acceptance of Missouri's constitution. Most of these concerned the way certain funds would be handled, designating specific portions of certain revenues for basic goods and services a state should provide.