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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The House of Representatives on March 27 passed a stopgap funding bill for the agency largely along party lines, 213-203.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
In February, the commissioners voted 3-2 along party lines to adopt a new public comment policy that reduces speaking opportunities.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Faith in Action noted that the effort was aided by the four Republicans who crossed party lines.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
During a two-hour meeting on Friday afternoon, the House Rules Committee adopted a rule along party lines for the 60-day measure that would deem the underlying bill automatically passed without a separate final-passage vote.
—March 27, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
In February, the commissioners voted 3-2 along party lines to adopt a new public comment policy that reduces speaking opportunities.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Faith in Action noted that the effort was aided by the four Republicans who crossed party lines.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
During a two-hour meeting on Friday afternoon, the House Rules Committee adopted a rule along party lines for the 60-day measure that would deem the underlying bill automatically passed without a separate final-passage vote.
—March 27, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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