Phil Gramm

Phil Gramm served as a Senator from Texas in the United States Congress from 1979 to 2002. A member of the Republican Party, Phil Gramm contributed to the legislative process during 6 terms in office.

Phil Gramm’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the Senate, Phil Gramm participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

William Philip Gramm (born July 8, 1942) is an American economist and politician who represented Texas in both chambers of Congress. Though he began his political career as a Democrat, Gramm switched to the Republican Party in 1983. Gramm was an unsuccessful candidate in the 1996 Republican Party presidential primaries against eventual nominee Bob Dole.