vote along party lines
idiom
: to vote in a manner that is consistent with the official policy or opinion of one's political party
Congress voted along party lines on the new education bill.
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The bill passed out of committee on a 10-6 vote along party lines.
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Luke Feeney, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2024
The five-member Corporation Commission regulates most water and power utilities, and board members often vote along party lines.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2024
The bill passed the Senate Judiciary Committee with a 9-2 vote along party lines.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 26 June 2024
The bill passed out of the House by a 64-30 vote along party lines.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2024
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Luke Feeney, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2024
The five-member Corporation Commission regulates most water and power utilities, and board members often vote along party lines.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2024
The bill passed the Senate Judiciary Committee with a 9-2 vote along party lines.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 26 June 2024
The bill passed out of the House by a 64-30 vote along party lines.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2024
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