"the number of representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand, but each state shall have at least one representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the state of new hampshire shall be entitled to [choose] three, massachusetts eight, rhode-island and providence plantations one, connecticut
five, new-york six, new jersey four, pennsylvania eight, delaware one, maryland six, virginia ten, north carolina five, south carolina five, and georgia three."-article i, section 2, clause 3.

the number of seats later became redistributed automatically by
a. approval of senate
b. trade and borrowing
c. the passage of the reapportionment act of 1929
d. none of the above