Senate Democrats are doubling down on their push for Republicans to drop their effort to repeal and replace ObamaCare, calling for the GOP to instead work together with them to improve the law.

"Democrats stand ready — as we always have — to develop legislation with Republicans that will improve quality, lower costs, and expand coverage for all Americans. But Republicans need to set aside their current partisan efforts and work with us to get this done," they wrote.

The Senate GOP is planning to pass an ObamaCare repeal bill using the process of reconciliation, a procedural move that allows it to pass with a simple majority — meaning it can be approved with no Democrats backing it.

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Democrats are calling for them to instead create legislation that could get past the 60-vote filibuster threshold. Doing so would require the support of at least eight Democrats.

"We urge you to drop the current partisan effort to repeal and replace health care reform through reconciliation. ... Working together to improve health care requires an open and transparent process that includes public hearings, an open amendment process, and ample time for debate in the full Senate," they added.