Philip Riley Sharp served as a Representative from Indiana in the United States Congress from 1975 to 1995. A member of the Democratic Party, Philip Riley Sharp contributed to the legislative process during 10 terms in office.
Philip Riley Sharp’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Philip Riley Sharp participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.
Philip Riley Sharp (born July 15, 1942) is an American politician and nonprofit executive who served ten terms in the United States House of Representatives as a Democratic representative from Indiana from 1975 to 1995. In 1988 and 1990, Sharp defeated future U.S. Vice President Mike Pence.
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