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Do you think the law should or should not allow a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion. . . A. If there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby.
Law should allow abortion for serious birth defect · Asked in 1 wave, 1991 · 1,359 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Definitely should allow it | Probably should allow it | Probably should not allow it | Definitely should not allow it | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 63% | 19% | 6% | 13% | 1359 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 65% | 20% | 7% | 8% | 479 | ±5 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) |
General Social Survey 1991 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1991 | 1991-02-09 to 1991-05-06 | face to face | 1,517 | 1,359 |
| 56% |
| 23% |
| 6% |
| 15% |
| 448 |
| ±6 |
| Republicans | 66% | 13% | 6% | 15% | 414 | ±5 |