In Louisiana ex rel. Francis v. Resweber (1947), after the first attempt at electrocution did not kill the condemned Francis, his execution was postponed to a later date. The Supreme Court declared that this was a violation of the Eighth Amendment.

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The Supreme Court held that the second attempt at electrocution did not violate the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.

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