Historical clue formulations

• 1980s-2000s Texas senator Phil — 2018-03-04
• Longtime Texas politico Phil — 2016-07-10
• Former Texas senator Phil — 2010-03-22
• Former Texas senator Phil — 2010-01-18
• Texas senator succeeded by Cornyn — 2008-06-06
• Texas politico Phil — 2002-12-18
• Senator Phil — 1999-06-09
• Senator Phil — 1996-04-10
• Southern Senator — 1995-08-24