party line
noun
1
: the policy or practice of a political party
2
: a single telephone circuit connecting two or more subscribers with the exchange
called also party wire
3
: the principles or policies of an individual or organization
also
: the explanation or interpretation usually put forth
the party line that her mother was a saint —
Leslie Bennetts
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Support was also drawn across party lines, with 85% of Republicans approving of the detention facilities, compared to 15% of Democrats.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 20 July 2025
The interviews reflect growing scrutiny of Trump's legal, foreign policy, and economic decisions as pressure mounts across party lines.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
That meant Republicans could use their 53-47 majority to pass it along party lines.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
The House vote split largely along party lines – 216-to-213 – with two Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 18 July 2025
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 20 July 2025
The interviews reflect growing scrutiny of Trump's legal, foreign policy, and economic decisions as pressure mounts across party lines.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
That meant Republicans could use their 53-47 majority to pass it along party lines.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
The House vote split largely along party lines – 216-to-213 – with two Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 18 July 2025
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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