PHOENIX, June 28 (UPI)

Arizona voters are preparing once again to vote on whether a gay marriage ban should be added to the state’s constitution, lawmakers say.

The proposal was voted onto the November ballot by lawmakers Friday after a fiery debate on the subject divided the Senate, The Arizona Republic reported Saturday.

Democrats demonstrated obstructive tactics for hours to prevent a vote from taking place as Republicans worked to end the debate, the newspaper said.

The proposal seeks to add a ban on gay marriage to the state constitution, even though it is already against the law.

A gay legislator, Sen. Paula Aboud, D-Tucson, criticized the debate.

“I don’t think you’re afraid of judges. You’re afraid of me and my relationship,” she said to the proposal’s supporters.

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