Updated at 2:55 p.m. ET

Arizona's two Republican senators have urged their governor to veto a controversial measure that gives businesses in the state the right to refuse service to gays based on religious beliefs.

Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake offered Gov. Jan Brewer, R-Ariz., some unsolicited advice on Twitter. McCain on Monday echoed a tweet posted Saturday by Flake that addressed the issue directly: "I hope Governor Brewer will veto #SB1062," the tweets read.

I hope Governor Brewer will veto #SB1062 — John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) February 24, 2014

I hope Governor Brewer vetoes SB 1062 — Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) February 22, 2014

Lawmakers in the GOP-controlled state House and Senate approved the legislation last week. Brewer, a fiery Republican who has embraced controversial laws in the past, hasn't said yet whether she plans to sign the bill. The measure would automatically become law after five days of sitting idly on her desk.





Flake and McCain are not as staunchly conservative as the state lawmakers that proposed and passed the measure.





