party line

Definition of party line

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

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Recent Examples on the Web Kemp, who has been largely silent throughout the election process, was also a frequent target of Trump, who accused him of not towing the party line. — Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner, "Georgia governor certifies election, sealing Biden win over Trump," 20 Nov. 2020 Not all Republicans have bought into the party line to disregard preventive measures. — USA Today, "Republicans are hit the hardest as coronavirus spreads among elected leaders," 3 Dec. 2020 An ebullient Smith strayed from the measured party line. — Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, "Upset of Vikings gives Cowboys jolt: ‘We’re going to go 7-0’," 23 Nov. 2020 Knudson asked the commission to not take any further action on certifying election results, but that failed along a party line 3-3 vote. — Scott Bauer, Star Tribune, "Republicans call for resignation of Wisconsin election chair," 1 Dec. 2020 All eyes were on Michigan this week when the county’s Board of Canvassers on Tuesday were deadlocked in a 2-2 party line vote on whether or not to certify election results in favour of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden. — Erin Corbett, refinery29.com, "What Is “Grosse Pointe Antifa”? Oh, Just Another Gift From Our Lord 2020," 19 Nov. 2020 Shelton's nomination was approved by the Senate Finance Committee by a party line vote in July. — Grace Segers, CBS News, "Senate blocks Trump's controversial nominee to Federal Reserve board," 17 Nov. 2020 Barrett is expected to be approved in a party line 12-10 vote. — Editors, USA TODAY, "Biden-Trump debate, Amy Coney Barrett SCOTUS nomination: 5 things to know Thursday," 22 Oct. 2020 Barrett moved through the confirmation hearing process this week, and a party line vote moved her nomination to a full Senate vote scheduled for Oct 22. — Andrew Mark Miller, Washington Examiner, "RNC chairwoman: Barrett was interrupted 78 times during hearing, and media didn't call it 'mansplaining'," 16 Oct. 2020

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6 Jan 2021

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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 20 Jan. 2021.

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