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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According to Protect Our Care, polling indicates that a majority of Americans—across party lines—favor increased government spending on health care rather than cuts.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
The vote was mostly along party lines, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans to censure Green.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
Few claps for attacks on Ukraine Trump’s least popular segment of the speech, across party lines, was his critique of Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
Even if House Republicans can approve the six-month funding measure along party lines, a 60-vote threshold in the Senate means the measure would require the backing of at least seven Democrats to be approved in the upper chamber.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
The vote was mostly along party lines, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans to censure Green.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
Few claps for attacks on Ukraine Trump’s least popular segment of the speech, across party lines, was his critique of Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
Even if House Republicans can approve the six-month funding measure along party lines, a 60-vote threshold in the Senate means the measure would require the backing of at least seven Democrats to be approved in the upper chamber.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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