The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has approved a federal spending bill which among other things includes funds for a wall to be build along the US-Mexico border, a top priority project of the US President Donald Trump. <br/><br/>The USD 827 billion package passed by the House through 235-192 votes has a provision of USD 1.6 billion for the border build, which Trump believes is crucial to prevent illegal immigration and smuggling of drugs inside the United States. <br/><br/>However, the bill needs to be passed by the Senate – where the opposition Democrats are in a large strength – before it can be signed into law by the US President.<br/><br/>The Democratic leadership has been opposing tooth and nail such a move of the Trump Administration.