It was alleged that he had taken a bribe to vote against his own party.

He was the only Senator to vote against his party.

What you certainly don't want is someone that will bring Democrats out to vote against your party.

Just as it is no coincidence that the Democrats who voted most often against their party were nearly all from the South.

He is a loyal backbencher, rarely voting against his party.

"This is the second time in my life I've voted against my party."

On occasion, a lawmaker may vote against his party, but it is expected that he will first get permission to do so.

Front bench members of a parties by tradition must resign from that position before they can vote against their party.

Thirty-four Republicans had already jumped ship and said they would vote against their own party on this issue.

On two of the three occasions, this meant that he voted against his party.