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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>
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.}}
{{cquote|[Gramm] was a traitor.}}
An outspoken [[fiscal conservative]], Gramm fought to cut federal spending and [[balanced budget|balance the budget]].<ref name=latimes/>
===U.S. Senate===
===U.S. Senate===