vote along party lines
idiom
: 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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McMahon, 76, was confirmed by the Senate in a 51-45 vote along party lines on Monday, March 3.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
The bill passed through the Montana House on its second reading on January 15, by a 58-42 vote along party lines.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 16 Jan. 2025
If this were a typical year, each House member would vote along party lines — choosing either Johnson or Jeffries based on their affiliation — and the candidate who hails from the majority party would win the speakership with ease.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
If all current members of the Legislature vote along party lines, the veto could be overridden, but three Republicans from western North Carolina originally voted against the bill.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
The bill passed through the Montana House on its second reading on January 15, by a 58-42 vote along party lines.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 16 Jan. 2025
If this were a typical year, each House member would vote along party lines — choosing either Johnson or Jeffries based on their affiliation — and the candidate who hails from the majority party would win the speakership with ease.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
If all current members of the Legislature vote along party lines, the veto could be overridden, but three Republicans from western North Carolina originally voted against the bill.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
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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 14 Mar. 2025.
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