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