Phil Gramm
Phil Gramm (born July 8, 1942) is an American economist and politician. He is a former United States Senator from Texas. He was a member of both the United States House of Representatives and the Senate.[1] He unsuccessfully ran for President in 1996.
Phil Gramm | |
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| United States Senator from Texas | |
| In office January 3, 1985 – November 30, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | John Tower |
| Succeeded by | John Cornyn |
| Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs | |
| In office January 20, 2001 – June 6, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Sarbanes |
| Succeeded by | Paul Sarbanes |
| In office January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Al D'Amato |
| Succeeded by | Paul Sarbanes |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 6th district | |
| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Olin E. Teague |
| Succeeded by | Joe Barton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1942 Fort Benning, Georgia |
| Political party | Democratic (1978–1983) Republican (1983–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Wendy Lee Gramm |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
| Occupation | Economist |
Gramm was born on July 8, 1942 in Fort Benning, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia. He is married to Wendy Lee Gramm. They have two children.
References
- "Gramm, William Philip (Phil)". Office of Art and Archives and Office of the Historian, The United States Congress. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
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