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.
However, he was permitted to engage in debates. When Congress tackled the issue of statehood for the twin territories, the Democrats were resolutely in favor of creating two states: Sequoyah for Indian Territory (the eastern half) and Oklahoma for the western part. Republicans favored a single state that would be called Oklahoma.