Senate Republicans are paving the way for legislation to repeal and replace ObamaCare.

Senate Republicans are writing their own proposal, but will use the House bill as a shell to get their bill through the upper chamber. McConnell's move will allow him to bring up the legislation quickly once Republicans are ready to vote.

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McConnell predicted after a closed-door caucus lunch this week that Republicans would be moving forward with their legislation in the "near future."