cross the aisle
Vote against party
Cross the aisle means to reach across political party lines, especially in legislative bodies where members of opposing parties traditionally sit on opposite sides.
A politician who crosses the aisle cooperates with or votes alongside the opposing party: She crossed the aisle to support the bipartisan bill.
The phrase often carries overtones of compromise or betrayal, depending on perspective.
- consensusGeneral group agreement
- detenteRelaxation of strained relations
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- conciliationResolving disputes through dialogue
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
reach across · bridge-building · common ground · middle ground · rapprochement · alliance · negotiation · mutual respect · swing vote · outreach · good faith · bipartisanship · working together · olive branch · centrism · collaboration · pragmatism · dialogue
cross the aisletoe the line
Adhere to standards
fall in line · party loyalty · party discipline · partisan · party-line vote
cross the aisleideological purity
Uncompromising commitment to doctrine
hardline · diehard · intransigent · uncompromising · dogmatic
cross the aisledig in
Begin a meal
hold the line · partisan gridlock · stand firm · hyperpartisanship · ideological purity
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