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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For these reasons, Long’s confirmation was among the most contentious of Trump’s second term, as he was only confirmed along party lines by a vote of 53-44.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The ongoing effort also adds to the debate that is unfolding, largely along party lines, about how American history should be framed, what place people who had been left out of it should hold and who should be honored.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The bill passed along party lines and awaits action by Gov. Tony Evers.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 4 Aug. 2025
After an impeachment trial in the Texas Senate, the upper chamber voted, largely along party line votes, to acquit Paxton.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The ongoing effort also adds to the debate that is unfolding, largely along party lines, about how American history should be framed, what place people who had been left out of it should hold and who should be honored.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The bill passed along party lines and awaits action by Gov. Tony Evers.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 4 Aug. 2025
After an impeachment trial in the Texas Senate, the upper chamber voted, largely along party line votes, to acquit Paxton.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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