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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Not surprisingly, there's a major split along party lines.
—Debbie Elliott, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
The Senate confirmed Nachmanoff 52-46 in October 2021 largely on a party line vote, with three Republicans joining Democrats then in the majority to approve him.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The budget stalemate has intensified as Democrats feel betrayed by earlier spending cuts that Republicans passed on party lines.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
In Missouri, the divide was along party lines, with all six Republican representatives voting in favor of the ceremonial measure.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
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Debbie Elliott, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
The Senate confirmed Nachmanoff 52-46 in October 2021 largely on a party line vote, with three Republicans joining Democrats then in the majority to approve him.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The budget stalemate has intensified as Democrats feel betrayed by earlier spending cuts that Republicans passed on party lines.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
In Missouri, the divide was along party lines, with all six Republican representatives voting in favor of the ceremonial measure.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for party line
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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