vote along party lines

phrase

: 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.

Examples of vote along party lines in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sonderling was confirmed last year to be deputy secretary of labor in a 53-46 vote along party lines. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 29 June 2026

University presidential candidates' identities could stay confidential Under House File 2245, which passed in a 63-27 vote along party lines, the names of regent university presidential candidates could stay confidential until regents on the search committee vote to release them. — Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 13 Mar. 2026

The resolution passed through the Rules Committee with a 8-2 vote along party lines and is eligible to be heard on the House Floor. — Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Mar. 2026

With a vote along party lines, the Valparaiso City Council passed a resolution Monday evening addressing recent federal immigration enforcement actions and reaffirming the city’s commitment to civil rights, due process, and community trust. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026

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