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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Support for expanding clean water infrastructure to tribal lands had broad appeal across party lines, with 98% of Republicans, 97% of Democrats and 90% of Independent voters weighing in.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Harris is actively courting women across party lines with a message centered on the importance of personal freedom, especially regarding reproductive rights.
—Shamim Chowdhury, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
In the Assembly, he’s shown his commitment to making positive change by partnering across party lines and building successful coalitions.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
In his statement, Schwarzenegger wrote that being American is more important than sticking to party lines.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
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Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Harris is actively courting women across party lines with a message centered on the importance of personal freedom, especially regarding reproductive rights.
—Shamim Chowdhury, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
In the Assembly, he’s shown his commitment to making positive change by partnering across party lines and building successful coalitions.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
In his statement, Schwarzenegger wrote that being American is more important than sticking to party lines.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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