French lawmakers gather for vote that will make abortion a constitutional right

A general view of France’s Senate (Francois Mori/AP)

A bill to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the French constitution goes to a historic vote on Monday, as lawmakers gather for a joint session of parliament at the Palace of Versailles.

The measure was promised by President Emmanuel Macron following a rollback of abortion rights in court rulings in the United States.