“In 2006 nearly two-dozen Democrats, including now-Minority Leader Charles Schumer (N.Y.), voted for the Secure Fence Act. It passed with bipartisan support 80-19. The idea was similar to what Trump wants: secure and bolster the southern border with a fence. The wall is simply an upgrade.”
Someone ought to mention this to Rand (The Little D!ck) Paul!
The fence never got built.
Kay Bailey Hutchison R-TX clawed the money back in a later bill.