Russian MEP Mikhail Tarasenko was declared dead, but participated in 11 legislative votes on the same day through his colleagues.
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Mikhail Tarasenko, a United Russia party MP, has died from a serious illness, but was found to have officially participated in 11 legislative votes on the same day. State Duma Chairman Viaceslav Volodin confirmed that Tarasenko was seriously ill before his death. His votes were apparently cast by colleagues who had access to his voting card. Tarasenko was an experienced politician, active in the State Duma since 2007 and a member of the Committee on Labor and Veterans' Affairs.
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