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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Earlier this week, NBC News reported that voters across party lines want tighter AI regulations.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
The 9-5 vote, split along Republican and Democrat party lines, stems from a 2023 state law that required Texas to create a list with at least one mandatory reading per grade level.
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Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Throughout Friday night’s speeches, there were efforts to focus on issues such as affordability and education, and move beyond party lines.
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Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
Polls show non-MAGA Republicans willing to cross party lines for Democrats in critical contests this year, such as the Ohio Senate battle.
—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
The 9-5 vote, split along Republican and Democrat party lines, stems from a 2023 state law that required Texas to create a list with at least one mandatory reading per grade level.
—
Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Throughout Friday night’s speeches, there were efforts to focus on issues such as affordability and education, and move beyond party lines.
—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
Polls show non-MAGA Republicans willing to cross party lines for Democrats in critical contests this year, such as the Ohio Senate battle.
—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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