Though primarily supported by American pioneers and opposed by French Canadian settlers in anticipation of the region's annexation by the United States, several French Canadians also voted in favor of forming a provisional government. A state park and marker at the site of the May 2 vote commemorate the proceedings, as well as a large mural behind the desk of the Oregon Speaker of the House at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem.
Despite being primarily supported by American pioneers and opposed by French Canadian settlers due to fears of annexation by the United States, some French Canadians still voted for forming a provisional government. A state park and marker commemorate this vote, alongside a large mural behind the desk of the Oregon Speaker of the House at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem.