2. Same-sex marriage. In 2006, McCain joined [[Democrat]]s and liberal Republicans in voting against the Federal Marriage Amendment, a proposed constitutional amendment to forbid non-traditional marriage. McCain's home state of Arizona was the only state to defeat a marriage referendum (in 2006), despite McCain's support. While McCain says he believes marriage is between a man and a woman he feels it is an issue that the states should decide. | 2. Same-sex marriage. In 2006, McCain joined [[Democrat]]s and liberal Republicans in voting against the Federal Marriage Amendment, a proposed constitutional amendment to forbid non-traditional marriage. McCain's home state of Arizona was the only state to defeat a marriage referendum (in 2006), despite McCain's support. While McCain says he believes marriage is between a man and a woman he feels it is an issue that the states should decide. |