In 1989 this Missouri Democrat became House Majority Leader
When her predecessor, Richard Gephardt, D-MO, became 
minority leader in the 104th House, ... Gephardt who became the Democrats' 
House leader but as Minority Leader since his party lost ...... 1989  1991,  
William H. Gray [DOC] [TLE] Majority Leaders | US House of Representatives: History, Art ... [PAR] Majority Leaders of the House (1899 to present) ...