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After being re-elected in 1982,<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=37262 TX District 6]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> Gramm was tossed out of the House Budget Committee. In retaliation, he resigned from his post on January 5, 1983 to run for the same seat as a [[Republican]]. The resulting special election triggered by his resignation was won by him on February 12, 1983.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=69037 TX District 6 - Special Election]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref>

After being re-elected in 1982,<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=37262 TX District 6]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> Gramm was tossed out of the House Budget Committee. In retaliation, he resigned from his post on January 5, 1983 to run for the same seat as a [[Republican]]. The resulting special election triggered by his resignation was won by him on February 12, 1983.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=69037 TX District 6 - Special Election]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref>

Having helped lead what remained of the [[Conservative Coalition]], Gramm ensured the passage of President [[Ronald Reagan]]'s initiatives in the House even as Democrats controlled the chamber. After switching parties, he faced backlash from the Democrat leadership, with Rep. Tony Coelho calling him a "traitor".<ref>Tumulty, Karen (November 13, 1985). [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-13-mn-5379-story.html Gramm’s Politics of Controversy : Plan for Balanced Budget Keeps Capital Off Balance]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref>

Having helped lead what remained of the [[Conservative Coalition]], Gramm ensured the passage of President [[Ronald Reagan]]'s initiatives in the House even as Democrats controlled the chamber. After switching parties, he faced backlash from the Democrat leadership, with Rep. Tony Coelho calling him a "traitor".<ref name=latimes>Tumulty, Karen (November 13, 1985). [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-13-mn-5379-story.html Gramm’s Politics of Controversy : Plan for Balanced Budget Keeps Capital Off Balance]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref>

===U.S. Senate===

===U.S. Senate===

===Post-congressional===

===Post-congressional===

He was campaign co-chair and a senior economic adviser to [[John McCain]]'s presidential campaign from the summer of 2007 until July 18, 2008. He stepped down after he publicly stated that "We have sort of become a nation of whiners, you just hear this constant whining, complaining about a loss of competitiveness, America in decline."<ref>{{cite web|last=Hill |first=Patrice |url=http://www.washtimes.com/news/2008/jul/09/mccain-adviser-addresses-mental-recession/ |title=Washington Times - McCain adviser talks of 'mental recession' |publisher=Washtimes.com |date=July 9, 2008 |accessdate=August 28, 2012}}</ref> McCain's opponent, then Senator [[Barack H. Obama]], stated, "America already has one [[Dr. Phil]]. We don't need another one when it comes to the economy. ... This economic downturn is not in your head."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-07-10-obama-gramm_N.htm?csp=34|author=Associated Press|title=Obama on Gramm: 'America already has one Dr. Phil'|publisher=''[[USA Today]]''|date=July 10, 2008|accessdate=August 28, 2012}}</ref>

He was campaign co-chair and a senior economic adviser to [[John McCain]]'s presidential campaign from the summer of 2007 until July 18, 2008. He stepped down after he publicly stated that "We have sort of become a nation of whiners, you just hear this constant whining, complaining about a loss of competitiveness, America in decline."<ref>{{cite web|last=Hill |first=Patrice |url=http://www.washtimes.com/news/2008/jul/09/mccain-adviser-addresses-mental-recession/ |title=Washington Times - McCain adviser talks of 'mental recession' |publisher=Washtimes.com |date=July 9, 2008 |accessdate=August 28, 2012}}</ref> McCain's opponent, then Senator [[Barack H. Obama]], stated, "America already has one [[Dr. Phil]]. We don't need another one when it comes to the economy. ... This economic downturn is not in your head."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-07-10-obama-gramm_N.htm?csp=34|author=Associated Press|title=Obama on Gramm: 'America already has one Dr. Phil'|publisher=''[[USA Today]]''|date=July 10, 2008|accessdate=August 28, 2012}}</ref>

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