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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After some remarks from House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, the issue was opened for a floor vote, which failed, largely along party lines.
—Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2025
The panel met Monday evening and voted his nomination out of committee 14-13 along party lines.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
The other — offered by Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and defeated along party lines — would have nixed part of the bill that hands state attorneys general authority to sue federal immigration officials over detentions.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Anna Rose Layden | Reuters Under the current makeup of the House, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, of Louisiana, can afford to lose only two GOP votes and still pass a piece of legislation along party lines.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2025
The panel met Monday evening and voted his nomination out of committee 14-13 along party lines.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
The other — offered by Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and defeated along party lines — would have nixed part of the bill that hands state attorneys general authority to sue federal immigration officials over detentions.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Anna Rose Layden | Reuters Under the current makeup of the House, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, of Louisiana, can afford to lose only two GOP votes and still pass a piece of legislation along party lines.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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