Democrats in the Senate are rallying around to prevent one of their party members from joining the Trump administration.

Heidi Heitkamp has been linked with a post in the incoming team after a meeting with the President-elect at Trump Tower.

The North Dakota lawmaker is being considered for the agricultural secretary post.

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North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp pictured arriving at Trump Tower last week, where she met the President-elect

A second senator, West Virginia's Joe Manchin, was linked with the energy secretary job, but was passed over in favor of Republican Rick Perry.

Democrats launched a 'full court press' to retain the duo, Fox News reports.

It is not unusual for administrations to appoint members from rival parties, with Barack Obama appointing Republican Ray LaHood as transport secretary in 2009.

Senator Joe Manchin was also linked with the energy secretary post after meeting President-elect Donald Trump

If Heitkamp joins Trump's team, Democrats would lose a vote, which could prove significant when the new President puts his Supreme Court nomination in front of the Senate.

Republicans currently have a 52-48 member majority, but would hope to add to this if an election is held for her seat.

Although Heitkamp is reported to be keen to take up the position, it has caused uproar among Republicans.

Washington-based lawyer Gary Baise, who supported the Trump campaign, told Politico: 'There is pushback, and it’s strong... She wasn’t out there supporting Trump, she wasn’t making contributions to the campaign. Why would you do this?'

Following Perry's appointment, Manchin said in a statement: 'I had a very productive and informative meeting with President-elect Trump.

'I was honored that the President-elect asked me to meet with him and discuss ways we can work together and improve the lives of millions of Americans, and the hard-working people of West Virginia.

Donald Trump is reportedly keen to bring North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp into his team

'I was humbled to be considered for the Secretary of Energy position.'

He called on both parties to work with the incoming President, stating: 'I hope all Americans join me in working with President-elect Trump in a bipartisan way to bring our country together and make it successful.