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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Johnson praises Senate breakaways for advancing shutdown deal House Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday commended eight senators who crossed party lines to support legislation ending the government shutdown.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Voting on the funding extension fell mostly along party lines, with most Republicans voting yes and Democrats voting no.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The House has been out of session since mid-September, when Republicans' temporary government funding measure passed nearly along party lines.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
In a 60-40 vote on Sunday, eight Senate Democrats crossed party lines and reached a deal with Republicans to end the stalemate in exchange for a future vote on extending healthcare subsidies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Voting on the funding extension fell mostly along party lines, with most Republicans voting yes and Democrats voting no.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The House has been out of session since mid-September, when Republicans' temporary government funding measure passed nearly along party lines.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
In a 60-40 vote on Sunday, eight Senate Democrats crossed party lines and reached a deal with Republicans to end the stalemate in exchange for a future vote on extending healthcare subsidies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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