Joseph Biden (47 images)

Senator Joseph Biden D-Delaware, holds up a copy of "Fighting Drug Abuse: A National Strategy" during his address to the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington 1/25/1990.

Senator Joseph Biden D-Delaware (L) and Senator Edward Kennedy D-Massachusetts attend a Senate Judiaciary Committee meeting 2/5/1985.

Senator Joseph Biden D-Delaware listens intently during a Supreme Court confirmation hearing 9/18/1987.

During confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork on September 30, 1987, Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del, holds a stack of 1,900 letters from law professors from around the country who have signed a letter opposing Bork’s nomination. (UPI Photo/Leighton Mark/Files)