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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 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>
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; Rep. Tony Coelho of [[California]] remarked:<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>
{{cquote|[Gramm] was a traitor.}}
===U.S. Senate===
===U.S. Senate===