12-28-2017, 03:57 PM
The legislation to build the wall along the southern border was passed in 2006 by a wide majority in both houses of Congress. The bill was introduced into the House of Representatives (H.R. 6061) on Sep. 13, 2006, by Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y. The bill received overwhelming support, passing the House by a vote of 283-138 on Sept. 14, 2006, and passing the Senate by 80-19 on Sept. 29, 2006.