As a result, he opposes Planned Parenthood, UNFPA and fetal-tissue research.

The 102d Congress lurched toward adjournment tonight, arguing over taxes and energy policy in private and debating abortion, fetal-tissue research and patriotism in public, often in rancorous tones.

Also missing are key experimental data on fetal-tissue research that the nutty scientist needs for his "cellular life-extension projects."

The group's members said new scientific developments, like the RU-486 abortion pill, advances in genetic and fetal-tissue research and wider use of in vitro fertilization, also make their efforts more difficult.

And the delegate assembly passes resolutions on everything from imprisoned scholars to fetal-tissue research.

Mr. King says he voted against the bill because it included financing for fetal-tissue research, which, as an opponent of abortion, he is against.

"People don't have to worry about statements on abortion or the ban on fetal-tissue research," he said.

President Bush, who has never had a veto overridden, has threatened to veto the bill if the ban on fetal-tissue research is lifted.

But because supporters of fetal-tissue research, women's groups and a variety of medical organizations support the bill, a veto might be overridden.

"I can't believe Bush's stand on choice and fetal-tissue research," Mrs. Cox, 70 years old, said with dismay.