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 —
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Indeed, the desire to lower energy costs extends across party lines, though the solutions do not.
—Christen Smith | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2025
The poll found that the majority of women — across party lines — don’t approve of Trump or that litany of actions.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Across party lines, Americans agreed that the immigration system was in need of reform.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The bill was passed largely on party lines in January 2023 and marked the first antiabortion bill approved by the House since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Christen Smith | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2025
The poll found that the majority of women — across party lines — don’t approve of Trump or that litany of actions.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Across party lines, Americans agreed that the immigration system was in need of reform.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The bill was passed largely on party lines in January 2023 and marked the first antiabortion bill approved by the House since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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