Chaired Senate Judiciary Committee during Clarence Thomas's Supreme Court confirmation hearings (11-Oct-1991 to 15-Oct-1991)

In 1991, Joe Biden chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee during Clarence Thomas's Supreme Court confirmation hearings. The hearings, spanning several days, gained national attention as Anita Hill came forward with allegations of sexual harassment against Thomas. Biden presided over intense questioning of both Hill and Thomas, as well as deliberations among committee members. Biden's handling of the hearings came under scrutiny, with critics accusing him of not doing enough to prevent attacks on Hill's credibility. Despite the controversy, Clarence Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court by a narrow margin. The hearings had a lasting impact on public perception of sexual harassment and the treatment of accusers. The #MeToo movement decades later would reflect a shift in attitudes towards believing and supporting survivors of harassment and assault. #SenateJudiciaryCommittee #ClarenceThomas #AnitaHill #SupremeCourtConfirmation #JoeBiden