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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Moreover, Americans across party lines believe that employers should do more to help their workers prepare for retirement.
—Dan Doonan, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
That cuts across party lines, with 80% of Republicans, 88% of independents, and 99% of Democrats.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
The tax changes split state lawmakers mostly along party lines when the governor proposed them in his budget earlier this year.
—Calmatters, Orange County Register, 3 Oct. 2024
As the House majority whip — a role that requires persuading House Republicans to vote on party lines — Emmer, 63, is a professional messenger for the GOP platform.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
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Dan Doonan, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
That cuts across party lines, with 80% of Republicans, 88% of independents, and 99% of Democrats.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
The tax changes split state lawmakers mostly along party lines when the governor proposed them in his budget earlier this year.
—Calmatters, Orange County Register, 3 Oct. 2024
As the House majority whip — a role that requires persuading House Republicans to vote on party lines — Emmer, 63, is a professional messenger for the GOP platform.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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