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Trade unions warned that there would be mass protests if President Macron approved this reform, which requires citizens 43 years of contributions to receive a full pension.
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Two motions of censure against the French government fell short of the 287 votes needed to reach an absolute majority.
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They waved banners "Stop the war provoked by the U.S. and NATO" and "Freedom, Truth, Resistance."
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has rejected the government's request to force garbage collectors and street cleaners back to work.
Outraged by the French president's decision, citizens attempted to attack offices of pro-government politicians and public institutions in Paris, Rennes, Albi, and Marseille.
On Thursday morning, the French Senate adopted the definitive version of the pension reform bill, which will raise the retirement age by two years to 64 from 2027.
He will enact the reform by deploying the special powers granted to him by the Constitution.
By March 13, 5,600 tonnes of garbage remained uncollected in the capital, according to Paris' city hall.
This strike, which waste collectors started eight days ago, seeks to reject the pension system reform bill proposed by President Macron.
"I hope Diop’s appointment will inspire young black dancers who dream of entering the Paris Opera but think they do not place in the company": Paris Opera Ballet's dance director Martinez.
President Macron will face massive protests organized by all the French unions, which have reached unprecedented levels of collective coordination and action.
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