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 results did, however, indicate Republican voters could be crossing party lines to vote for Harris.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
This worry crossed party lines, with similar levels of concern reported among both Republicans and Democrats.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Federal government support for autism crosses party lines.
—Thom Duffy, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
Especially those that involve crossing party lines.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
This worry crossed party lines, with similar levels of concern reported among both Republicans and Democrats.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Federal government support for autism crosses party lines.
—Thom Duffy, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
Especially those that involve crossing party lines.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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