Three Democrats voted in favor of the bill, while two Republicans voted to reject it.

Although many readers were dismayed by being asked to pick a “best” policy, 31 percent of respondents told America that restrictions on abortion were Mr. Trump’s best policy.

Compared with other religious groups, Catholic women choosing abortion are more likely to be older and married—and most want to have children in the future.

"A child born alive following an abortion should receive the same degree of care to preserve her life and health as would be given to any other child born alive at the same gestational age," said Cardinal Dolan of New York.

Some students had reservations about politicians whose pro-life commitment was too narrow.