vote along party lines

phrase

: 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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The measure passed the Senate by a 30-9 vote along party lines. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Getty Images Key Facts The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Blanche’s nomination in a 10-12 vote along party lines Tuesday, with all Republicans voting in his favor and all Democrats voting against him. — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Sonderling was confirmed last year to be deputy secretary of labor in a 53-46 vote along party lines. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 29 June 2026 University presidential candidates' identities could stay confidential Under House File 2245, which passed in a 63-27 vote along party lines, the names of regent university presidential candidates could stay confidential until regents on the search committee vote to release them. — Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vote along party lines

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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