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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The measure, which allows Republicans to bypass the filibuster, was adopted 52-48, largely along party lines.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Feb. 2025
The measure previously became split largely along party lines, and the measure failed on the final night of the legislative session in May 2024 after a lengthy debate in the state House of Representatives as time expired at midnight.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
Braun left it out of his budget proposal and House members also failed to include the popular program in the $47.6 billion budget, approved Feb. 20 along party lines.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
The framework passed around 5:00 a.m. with 52-48 support mostly along party lines.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Feb. 2025
The measure previously became split largely along party lines, and the measure failed on the final night of the legislative session in May 2024 after a lengthy debate in the state House of Representatives as time expired at midnight.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
Braun left it out of his budget proposal and House members also failed to include the popular program in the $47.6 billion budget, approved Feb. 20 along party lines.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
The framework passed around 5:00 a.m. with 52-48 support mostly along party lines.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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