Vice President Joe Biden waits to see if there is anyone else at the conclusion of the ceremonial Senate swearing-in of Senators on Jan. 5, 2011, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Vice President Joe Biden administered a ceremonial Senate oath during a mock swearing-in ceremony to freshman Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CN) accompanied by wife Cynthia, on Jan. 5, 2011, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. (Photo by Jeff Malet)