The referendum to forbid marriage equality in Croatiahas won an overwhelming majority.

The state’s electoral commission, citing close to complete numbers, noted that 65% of voters voted ‘yes’ on the following ballot question: ‘Do you agree that marriage is matrimony between a man and a woman?’

According to an ABC News report, 34% voted ‘no.’

The results of the referendum means  Croatia’s constitution will be changed to ban same-sex marriage.

Hundreds of gay rights supporters in Croatia staged a mass demonstration on Saturday against the referendum.

British band The xx issued a statement last week saying they did not condone the use of their music by U ime obitelji in its campaign.

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