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 —
Leslie Bennetts
Leslie Bennetts 
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The only Republicans to cross party lines and join Democrats in trying to advance the legislation were Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 5 June 2024
In political circles, reaction to the verdict came down along party lines, with Democrats celebrating and Republicans fuming.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2024
Politically, the public's view of the trial largely split along party lines in recent polling, but the guilty verdict gives the Biden campaign a potentially potent new weapon in their arsenal.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 31 May 2024
Public reaction at the time was divided along party lines.
—James D. Long, The Conversation, 30 May 2024
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Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 5 June 2024
In political circles, reaction to the verdict came down along party lines, with Democrats celebrating and Republicans fuming.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2024
Politically, the public's view of the trial largely split along party lines in recent polling, but the guilty verdict gives the Biden campaign a potentially potent new weapon in their arsenal.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 31 May 2024
Public reaction at the time was divided along party lines.
—James D. Long, The Conversation, 30 May 2024
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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