If all sign new doc replacing initial cov/bylaws,can HOA go back & use initial doc instead of newly drafted one?

During an HOA meeting, residents signed a new doc created to replace the verbose initial governing covenant & bylaws. During a dispute over backyard additions, the HOA chose to go back to the original documents to argue their case. Can they use that even though it was revised and signed off on by the residents of the community? - Is this your question? Add additional information