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.

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“Vote along party lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vote%20along%20party%20lines. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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