The Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill – better known as the women’s reservation bill – is a step away from becoming law after Rajya Sabha on Thursday cleared its long-pending passage in a rare sight of total majority with 171 votes in favour and none against it. The Bill passed in the Lok Sabha with bipartisan support as well with 454 members voting in its favour and only two against it. It will now be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for assent.