May 1, 2021 President Joe Biden speaks to Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., left, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., center, and Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., after speaking to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol. Michael Reynolds Pool Photo NORMAN â The only member of the Oklahoma delegation to attend President Joe Bidenâs Joint Session Address in person this week was also one of seven House Republicans to take part in Bidenâs official escort into the House chamber. Normanâs Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., joined leaders of the House Republicans in the Republican escort committee as Biden made his way to the House floor to address Congress in a joint session for the first time since becoming president.