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Having helped lead what remained of the [[Conservative Coalition]], Gramm ensured the passage of President 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 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.}}
His decision was contrary to the stubbornness of his family (including his maternal grandmother, a staunch Democrat) who resented the [[Republican Party]]; Gramm asserted on the matter:
{{cquote|The Republicans were the guys in the blue shirts who burned down my grandmother's grandmother's house. I never met a Republican till I was grown.}}
An outspoken [[fiscal conservative]],<ref name=nytimes>Roberts, Steven V. (March 30, 1986). [https://www.nytimes.com/1986/03/30/magazine/phil-gramm-s-crusade-against-the-deficit.html PHIL GRAMM'S CRUSADE AGAINST THE DEFICIT]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> Gramm fought to cut federal spending and [[balanced budget|balance the budget]].<ref name=latimes/>
An outspoken [[fiscal conservative]],<ref name=nytimes>Roberts, Steven V. (March 30, 1986). [https://www.nytimes.com/1986/03/30/magazine/phil-gramm-s-crusade-against-the-deficit.html PHIL GRAMM'S CRUSADE AGAINST THE DEFICIT]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> Gramm fought to cut federal spending and [[balanced budget|balance the budget]].<ref name=latimes/>