What Is The 'Biden Rule' On Supreme Court Nominations?

In June 1992, Joe Biden, then Senate Judiciary Committee chairman, delivered a speech amid speculation of a potential Supreme Court vacancy. This was a year after the contentious Clarence Thomas nomination, during which Biden oversaw Anita Hill's testimony. Biden faced criticism for Hill's treatment. In his 1992 speech, Biden predicted that a Supreme Court nomination during an election year would lead to increased partisan conflict and political maneuvering.

What was Biden's position in the Senate during the time of the Clarence Thomas nomination?

What significant event did Biden oversee in 1992 related to Clarence Thomas?

How did Biden's treatment of Anita Hill during the hearings affect his reputation?

What prediction did Biden make regarding the nomination process during an election?

What concerns did Biden express about partisan politics during presidential campaigning?