Of the original 13 existing members of the Articles [Vermont was a independent state, seceded from New York/New Hampshire in 1777 and remained independent until 1792], an offer was tendered for ratification. Neither Congress nor any of the 13 states were required to consent.
Which ones were granted dispensation from abiding with the Constitution?
Where it it written that they must remain in the union? Where is it written that the Federal government must approve of the state constitutions, and authorize the people of the state to change their state constitution?
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States, at such time as he may deem best for the public interest, may submit the constitution which was framed by the convention which met in Richmond, Virginia, on Tuesday, the third day of December, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven, to the voters of said State, registered at the date of said submission, for ratification or rejection...Sec. 3 And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States may in like manner submit the constitution of Texas to the voters of said State ...
Sec. 4 And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States may in like manner resubmit the constitution of Mississippi to the voters of said State ...
All ratified the Constitution as it stood, and that included the procedures for adding new states to the Union.
Where it it written that they must remain in the union?
Where are those quotes from?