A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but stirs Democratic anxiety about his candidacy

Vice President Kamala Harris, presiding over proceedings as the role of the office, read the tally.

The outgoing U.S. senator said he had been “blessed” by the opportunity to perform public service and highlighted what he recounted as key successes throughout his career.

Cheers and laughs were observed at a watch party in Roxborough. At a party on City Avenue hosted by the Philadelphia Black Caucus, applause and boos were heard.