However, he could participate in the debates. When Congress took up the issue of statehood for the twin territories, the Democrats were adamantly in favor of creating two states: Sequoyah for Indian Territory (the eastern part) and Oklahoma for the western part. Republicans favored a single state that would be called Oklahoma.
The individual was permitted to engage in discussions. When Congress addressed the issue of statehood for the dual territories, Democrats were strongly in favor of creating two states: Sequoyah for Indian Territory (the eastern half) and Oklahoma for the western part. Republicans preferred a single state that would be called Oklahoma.