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Vanguard 2025-2026 · DWS 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 77,048 | 70,652 | 4,316 | 2,080 | 94.2% | 93.2% |
| Board proposals | 59,120 | 53,562 | 3,775 | 1,783 | 93.4% | 92.3% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 173 | 109 | 43 | 21 | 71.7% | 67.7% |
| Other items | 17,755 | 16,981 | 498 | 276 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
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6,396 items. “Voted differently”: each manager’s funds all voted one way, and the two ways differ. “Split”: at least one manager’s funds did not all vote the same way.
| Company | Meeting | Proposal | On the ballot from | Board recommended | Vanguard | DWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | May 13, 2026 | To vote upon a shareholder proposal requiring the Company to provide a report on political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 24 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC. | August 7, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal for a Report on Human Rights Policy and Human Rights Due Diligence. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC. | August 7, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal for a Report on Risks of State Policies on Reproductive Health Care. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on AI data usage oversight Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 51 funds |
FOR 25 funds |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on AI-generated misinformation Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 51 funds |
FOR 25 funds |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on data privacy Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 52 funds |
FOR 25 funds |
| ARCBEST CORPORATION | April 24, 2026 | A shareholder proposal to approve GHG emissions reduction targets, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 19 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY | May 7, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Issuance of a Report on Pesticide Use Data Reporting in Regenerative Agriculture Program Disclosures. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 41 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | May 2, 2026 | Shareholder proposal requesting that the Company issue a report disclosing the Board's oversight framework for workforce and human-capital management across its operating subsidiaries. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 29 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. | June 2, 2026 | Non-binding stockholder vote on a stockholder resolution regarding business operations in illegal settlements. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 33 funds |
FOR 15 funds |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON HOLDING CORPORATION | July 23, 2025 | Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding a report on political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 22 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | April 21, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding political expenditures report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 31 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. | May 13, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting an Independent Study on the Impact of Prohibiting Corporate Contributions to Partisan 527 Tax-Exempt Political Groups. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 46 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | May 4, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to prepare an annual lobbying report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 48 funds |
FOR 18 funds |
| GENERAL MILLS, INC. | September 30, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Disclosure of Regenerative Agriculture Practices Within Supply Chain. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 28 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. | April 30, 2026 | To vote on a stockholder proposal requesting a report on the impact of extended patent exclusivities on patient access, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 42 funds |
FOR 17 funds |
| GRINDR INC. | July 30, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding adoption of a human rights policy covering freedom of association and collective bargaining. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. | May 21, 2026 | To vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a climate transition plan. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 22 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. | April 29, 2026 | Stockholder proposal requesting an annual report on the Company's political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 27 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. | May 12, 2026 | Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding support for transparency in political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. | May 29, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal requesting a report on risks of sharing customer data with third parties. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 39 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| MERCK & CO., INC. | May 26, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on political contributions. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 54 funds |
FOR 20 funds |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | May 27, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding data protection impact assessment on generative Al chatbots. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 27 funds |
FOR 22 funds |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | May 27, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on Al data usage oversight. Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 25 funds |
FOR 22 funds |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | December 5, 2025 | Report on Data Operations in Human Rights Hotspots Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 51 funds |
FOR 27 funds |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | December 5, 2025 | Report on Human Rights Due Diligence Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 51 funds |
FOR 27 funds |
| Microsoft Corporation | December 5, 2025 | Report on Al Data Usage Oversight Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 27 funds |
FOR 27 funds |
| Microsoft Corporation | December 5, 2025 | Report on Al and Machine Learning Tools for Oil and Gas Development and Production Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 27 funds |
FOR 27 funds |
| NVR, INC. | May 7, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to disclose greenhouse gas emissions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 31 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | May 14, 2026 | Shareholder proposal entitled "Avoid Brand Damage due to Corporate Political Spending." Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 35 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| PEPSICO, INC. | May 6, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Report Evaluating the Treatment of Animals within Supply Chain. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 44 funds |
FOR 16 funds |
| TARGET CORPORATION | June 10, 2026 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on presence of pesticides in Target's private label brands. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 36 funds |
FOR 16 funds |
| TESLA, INC. | November 6, 2025 | A shareholder proposal requesting a child labor audit. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 38 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY | November 18, 2025 | To vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a report on the effectiveness of the Company's regenerative agriculture program including pesticide reduction outcomes. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 20 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | April 29, 2026 | Vote on a shareowner proposal requesting a report on risks related to ingredients Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 47 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | April 29, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Lobbying Disclosure Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 41 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on Customer Data Privacy Risks Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 46 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on Sufficiency of Associates' Access to Healthcare Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 37 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | May 5, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Political Spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 34 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| UNDER ARMOUR, INC. | September 3, 2025 | To vote on a stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 19 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. | May 7, 2026 | To require UPS to provide an additional report describing the alignment of its operations and investments with its carbon neutrality goals. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 37 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| VISA INC. | January 27, 2026 | Shareholder proposal on report on online sexual exploitation. Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 43 funds |
FOR 18 funds |
| Walmart Inc. | June 4, 2026 | Report on Workforce Impact of Al and Automation Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 28 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| "BANK OF MONTREAL (THE ""BANK"")" | April 15, 2026 | SP 6: Report on AI-Use in High-Level Decision-Making, Risk Assessment and Loan Grants Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| A.P. MOELLER - MAERSK A/S | March 25, 2026 | Approve Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Human Rights Due Diligence Processes Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| A.P. MOELLER - MAERSK A/S | March 25, 2026 | Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Human Rights Due Diligence Processes Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| ACCELINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD | May 13, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ACCOR SA | May 27, 2026 | Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Audit-related |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| ACEA SPA | June 3, 2026 | Elect Alessandro Rivera as Board Chair Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AECC AVIATION POWER CO LTD | April 24, 2026 | Approve Renewal of the Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AECC Aero-engine Control Co., Ltd. | January 30, 2026 | Approve 2026 Financial Business with China Aero Engine Group Finance Co., Ltd. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AECC Aviation Power Co. Ltd. | January 16, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AENA SME SA | April 16, 2026 | ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPANY'S 2025 UPDATED REPORT ON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 7 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| AGL ENERGY LTD | October 3, 2025 | Approve Climate Transition Action Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AIR CHINA LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve ACC Financial Services Agreement and the Application for the Annual Caps of the Transactions Thereunder Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AIR CHINA LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve Air China Financial Services Agreement and the Application for the Annual Caps of the Transactions Thereunder Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AIR CHINA LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve CNAHC Financial Services Agreement and the Application for the Annual Caps of the Transactions Thereunder Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | May 13, 2026 | To adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies to establish a quorum if there are insufficient votes to adopt any proposal (other than Proposal 8). Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 24 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| ALMIRALL SA | May 8, 2026 | Amend Article 5 of General Meeting Regulations Re: Competences of the General Meetings Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ALTAREA | June 4, 2026 | Approve Report on Progress of Company's Climate Transition Plan (Advisory) Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 7 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| ALTIMMUNE INC. | September 25, 2025 | Approve the authorization to adjourn the Annual Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the foregoing proposals if there are not sufficient votes to approve the proposals. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AMERISAFE, INC. | June 10, 2026 | Approval of amendment to the Company's Certificate of Formation to provide for officer exculpation. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 18 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ANGLO AMERICAN PLC | April 29, 2026 | Approve 2026-2028 Transition Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| ANHUI CONCH CEMENT CO LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ANHUI EXPRESSWAY CO LTD | June 26, 2026 | Approve Provision of Deposit Services and Credit Facilities Services Under the Financial Services Agreement, Deposit Cap and the Credit Facilities Cap and Related Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ANHUI JIANGHUAI AUTOMOBILE GROUP CORP LTD | April 28, 2026 | Approve Deposits and Related Party Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ANTERIS TECHNOLOGIES GLOBAL CORP. | September 29, 2025 | To approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes in favor of the ASX Waiver Proposal. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED | December 18, 2025 | Approve Customer Transition Approach and Climate Commitments Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| APA Group | October 22, 2025 | Approve Climate Risk Safeguarding Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| APA Group | October 22, 2025 | Approve Climate Transition Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| APA Group | October 22, 2025 | Approve Key Partner Due Diligence Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| ASMedia Technology Inc. | June 17, 2026 | Amend Procedures Governing the Acquisition or Disposal of Assets Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ASMedia Technology Inc. | June 17, 2026 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION | April 30, 2026 | Vote on stockholder proposal for an independent Board Chairman, if properly presented during the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 34 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| AVIVA PLC | May 6, 2026 | Approve Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 8 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| Advantech Co., Ltd. | May 29, 2026 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors and Representatives Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| Aisino Corp. | December 26, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. | September 3, 2025 | SP 5: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| Aluminum Corporation of China Limited | December 22, 2025 | Approve New Financial Services Agreement Between the Company and Chinalco Finance Company and Proposed Caps Thereunder Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| Anhui Expressway Company Limited | September 25, 2025 | Elect Yang Jianguo as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Arrow Electronics, Inc. | May 12, 2026 | Arrow proposal to provide shareholders with the ability to call a special meeting at a 25% ownership threshold. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 19 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Adam Goral as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Artur Gabor as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Beata Czarnacka-Chrobot as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Christopher Siemiaszko as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Dagmara Ciesla as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Dariusz Brzeski as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Jacek Duch as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Ramon Zanders as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Robin van Poelje as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AtkinsRealis Group Inc. | May 14, 2026 | SP 2: Regulating Artificial Intelligence in order to Safeguard the Human Aspect Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| BAKKT HOLDINGS, INC. | October 31, 2025 | To approve the Adjournment Proposal. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BAOSHAN IRON & STEEL CO LTD | April 24, 2026 | Approve Renewal of Financial Service Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BAOSHAN IRON & STEEL CO LTD | May 21, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BEIJING-SHANGHAI HIGH SPEED RAILWAY CO., LTD. | June 30, 2026 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| BEL FUSE INC. | May 26, 2026 | With respect to a shareholder proposal requesting that our board of directors take all necessary steps to provide the holders of Class A Common Stock with the right to convert their shares into Class B Common Stock at their option at any time, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BIC(SOCIETE) | May 20, 2026 | AMEND ARTICLE 8BIS OF BYLAWS RE: SHAREHOLDING DISCLOSURE THRESHOLDS Capital Structure |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BIOMERIEUX SA | May 28, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF DIRECTORS Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| BLOCK, INC. | June 16, 2026 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ESTABLISHING A BOARD-LEVEL TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 33 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 13, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.