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Reconsider (Verb)

Consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing; "Won't you reconsider your decision?".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

After discussing the terms, the parties decided to reconsider the initial proposal.
Her parents asked her to reconsider her decision to drop out of college.
The city council voted to reconsider the zoning laws that had been in place for years.
The company is willing to reconsider its offer if the employee is willing to negotiate.
The judge's decision was appealed, and a new court was asked to reconsider the evidence presented.

Consider again (a bill) that had been voted upon before, with a view to altering it.

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The lawmakers decided to reconsider a budget proposal that had been previously rejected in order to make significant amendments.
Many are calling on the government to reconsider a policy that was narrowly passed last year due to concerns over its effectiveness.
A new senate committee will reconsider an old bill on education reform that was initially voted down due to objections from certain party members.
The leadership is willing to reconsider the rejected labor bill if certain concessions are made by the opposing party.
In light of recent developments, the council agreed to reconsider the contentious zoning law that had previously been passed with significant opposition.