Delegates from at least seven states had to be present for he convention to do business that day. 2. If a delegate's absence would leave a state without representation, then he had to get permission to be absent. 3. When rising to speak, a delegate had to address the president. While he was speaking, other members could not pass notes, hold conversations with one another, or read a book, pamphlet, or paper.4. A member was not allowed to speak more than twice on the same question. He could not speak the second time until every other member had a first opportunity to speak on the subject.