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
Leslie Bennetts 
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Republicans in the state Legislature expect to pass House Concurrent Resolution 2060 along party lines.
—Rafael Carranza, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024
The measure passed Thursday on a 3-2 vote split along party lines, with Democratic commissioners in favor and Republicans opposed.
—David Hamilton, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2024
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Rafael Carranza, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024
The measure passed Thursday on a 3-2 vote split along party lines, with Democratic commissioners in favor and Republicans opposed.
—David Hamilton, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2024
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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