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===[[Same-sex marriage]]===

===[[Same-sex marriage]]===

McCain voted against the Federal Marriage Amendment, arguing that the issue of same-sex marriage should be left to the states.

McCain voted against the Federal Marriage Amendment, arguing that the issue of same-sex marriage should be left to the states. In McCains speech on the Senate floor July 13th, 2004, McCain stated “Mr. President, most Americans believe, as I do, that the institution of marriage should be reserved for the union of a man and a woman." John McCain revealed his decision based on super majority requirements and the current political realities within Congress. “By my count, there is not at this time even a small majority of senators who would vote for Senator Allard’s amendment, much less the 67 votes required by the Constitution. That won’t change, Mr. President, unless public opinion changes significantly. The founders, wisely, made certain that the Constitution is difficult to amend, and, as a practical political matter, can’t be done without overwhelming public approval. And thank God for that. Were it any easier I fear we could not make the claim for the Constitution’s enduring success that I have just made." Further, He explains his approach to this admendments ultimate success “If a constitution is to be amended, Mr. President, it should be a state constitution."

==2008 Presidential Campaign==

==2008 Presidential Campaign==