Original sentence: The tax package was met with mixed reviews.Their reasons included the heavy emphasis on funding Seattle area projects and the already high price of gas.This proposal was initially rejected by the House but then passed with a revote the final day of the 2005 session.While she was praised widely by Democratic and Republican leaders of the House and Senate for her leadership skills regarding passing this deal, several state congresspeople disagreed with the merit of the tax
Edited sentence: "This package is just too much for the people of Washington state, when you consider the price of gas and what's going on in Washington state with the economy," Rep.Doug Ericksen, R-Bellingham said during an April 23 House floor debate.Several people disagreed with the merit of this tax, for reasons including a heavy emphasis of funding going only to the Seattle area, and the high price of gas.This proposal was shot down by the House on April 23 and then passed with a revote (54-43) the following day