The point of order was rejected, 56 to 44, on nearly a straight party-line vote.

So the measure was approved by the committee last week on a straight party-line vote.

On a straight up-or-down vote, Congress would likely pass a capital gains tax cut.

The winner was originally selected following a straight vote of each writer's top choice.

They did this in a series of straight party-line votes.

Then we'll see which one is more popular... a straight vote.

He said he decided late last year to find an alternative to a straight vote on China's trade status.

The measure was adopted, 26 to 13, on nearly a straight party-line vote.

The second was a straight vote on whether the nuclear submarine fleet should be renewed.

The measure was approved in May on a straight party-line vote.