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Vanguard 2025-2026 · Franklin Templeton 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 64,139 | 59,086 | 3,491 | 1,562 | 94.4% | 93.5% |
| Board proposals | 47,488 | 43,208 | 3,025 | 1,255 | 93.5% | 92.5% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 166 | 127 | 6 | 33 | 95.5% | 88.3% |
| Other items | 16,485 | 15,751 | 460 | 274 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
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274 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 | Franklin Templeton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALCOMM INCORPORATED | March 17, 2026 | Stockholder proposal entitled "Shareholder Ability to Call for a Special Meeting." Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 12 FOR, 34 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| RB GLOBAL INC | April 30, 2026 | Approval of a special resolution to empower the directors of the Company, by resolution of the directors, to determine the number of directors within the minimum and maximum number set out in the Company's Articles of Continuance as described in the accompanying proxy statement. Audit-related |
Other | For | Split 23 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| RB GLOBAL INC | April 30, 2026 | Approval of a special resolution, requiring the Company to adopt a policy and amend its governing documents accordingly that all shareholder meetings will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual access as described in the accompanying proxy statement. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 6 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION | May 6, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Relating to Special Shareholder Meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 12 FOR, 24 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| RELIANCE, INC. | May 20, 2026 | To consider a stockholder proposal requiring any director who fails to receive a majority vote to leave the board of directors within nine months. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 8 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | June 3, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 5 FOR, 18 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| RS GROUP PLC | July 17, 2025 | Authorise UK Political Donations and Expenditure Other Social Issues |
Other | For | Split 7 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| RS GROUP PLC | July 17, 2025 | Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | Split 7 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| RUSH STREET INTERACTIVE, INC. | June 3, 2026 | Approval of amendments to the Charter to (a) provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law, and (b) make certain clarifying changes to the director removal process. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 15 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| RYDER SYSTEM, INC. | May 1, 2026 | To vote, on an advisory basis, on a shareholder proposal regarding an independent board chair. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 30 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| RYERSON HOLDING CORPORATION | April 30, 2026 | An amendment to our restated certificate of incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware Law. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 12 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| S&P GLOBAL INC. | May 20, 2026 | Vote on a shareholder proposal to reduce the stock ownership threshold for calling a special shareholder meeting; Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 18 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
FOR 5 funds |
| SALESFORCE, INC. | May 28, 2026 | A stockholder proposal requesting the adoption of cumulative voting for director elections, if properly presented at the meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 40 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| SANMINA CORPORATION | March 9, 2026 | To consider and vote upon the stockholder proposal entitled "Independent Board Chairman" requesting that the Board of Directors adopt a policy and amend governing documents as necessary in order that two separate people hold the office of the Chairman and the office of the CEO. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE | May 7, 2026 | APPROVE COMPANY'S CLIMATE TRANSITION PLAN (ADVISORY) Environment or Climate |
Other | For | Split 2 FOR, 7 ABSTAIN |
FOR 5 funds |
| SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL | May 6, 2026 | To approve an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws to reduce the minimum required number of directors. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 19 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
FOR 1 fund |
| SERVICENOW, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 10 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS AG | February 5, 2026 | AMEND ARTICLES RE: SIMPLE MAJORITY FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 6 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| SMITH & NEPHEW PLC | May 6, 2026 | Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | Split 8 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| SNOWFLAKE INC. | June 29, 2026 | To consider and vote on, if properly presented at the meeting, a non-binding stockholder proposal requesting majority vote for director elections. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 21 FOR, 14 AGAINST |
FOR 6 funds |
| SOMPO HOLDINGS,INC. | June 22, 2026 | Amend Articles to Appoint Outside Director as Chairman of the Board Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SYNOPSYS, INC. | April 16, 2026 | To vote on a stockholder proposal regarding 'stockholders' right to act by written consent, if properly presented at the meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 9 FOR, 21 AGAINST |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| SYSCO CORPORATION | November 14, 2025 | To consider a stockholder proposal to adopt a policy requiring that the Board Chair and CEO roles be separate positions held by different people. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 3 FOR, 36 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| TARGET CORPORATION | June 10, 2026 | Shareholder proposal requesting policy requiring the Board Chair to be an independent director. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 36 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| TESLA, INC. | November 6, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding Board authorization of an investment in xAl. Corporate Governance |
Other | None | Split 1 AGAINST, 20 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| TESLA, INC. | November 6, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding proposal that won 54% support at 2024 Tesla annual meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 13 FOR, 24 AGAINST |
FOR 9 funds |
| TESLA, INC. | November 6, 2025 | A shareholder proposal to amend Article X of the bylaws. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 32 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
Split 4 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| TESLA, INC. | November 6, 2025 | A shareholder proposal to amend the bylaws to repeal 3% derivative suit ownership threshold. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 32 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
Split 4 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| TESLA, INC. | November 6, 2025 | A shareholder proposal to elect each director annually. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 33 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
FOR 9 funds |
| TESLA, INC. | November 6, 2025 | A shareholder proposal to seek shareholder approval before adopting an amendment to the bylaws pursuant to Section 21.373 of the TBOC. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 32 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
FOR 9 funds |
| TEXAS CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC. | April 21, 2026 | To adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes to adopt any of Proposals 2-5; Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 6 FOR, 18 AGAINST |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED | April 16, 2026 | Stockholder proposal to permit stockholders to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 20 FOR, 32 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| TEXAS PACIFIC LAND CORPORATION | November 6, 2025 | To consider a non-binding stockholder proposal to reduce the ownership threshold for stockholders to call a special stockholder meeting from 25% to 10%. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 7 FOR, 20 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| THE AES CORPORATION | April 29, 2026 | If properly presented, to vote on a non-binding stockholder proposal regarding stockholder ability to call a special meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 7 FOR, 16 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | April 17, 2026 | Action by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 17 FOR, 19 AGAINST |
FOR 1 fund |
| THE CIGNA GROUP | April 22, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 13 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | April 29, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Special Shareholder Meeting Thresholds Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 12 FOR, 29 AGAINST |
FOR 5 funds |
| THE HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INC. | May 20, 2026 | Shareholder proposal that the Company adopt written consent rights for shareholders Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 13 FOR, 28 AGAINST |
FOR 6 funds |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Independent Board Chair Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 9 FOR, 35 AGAINST |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY | April 22, 2026 | Advisory Approval of Management Proposal to Amend Shareholders' Ability to Call a Special Meeting to a 25% Ownership Threshold Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | Split 21 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY | April 22, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Shareholder Ability to Call a Special Meeting Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 11 FOR, 20 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| THE TRADE DESK, INC. | September 16, 2025 | The approval of one or more adjournments of the Special Meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of the Special Meeting to approve Proposal 1. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 7 FOR, 22 AGAINST |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. | May 20, 2026 | Shareholder proposal relating to an independent board chairman, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 38 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY | May 20, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding a restriction on "blank-check" preferred stock, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Capital Structure |
Other | Against | Split 18 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
FOR 1 fund |
| THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY | May 14, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding stockholder right to act by written consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 6 FOR, 17 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| TOTVS SA | October 30, 2025 | Do You Wish to Request Installation of a Fiscal Council, Under the Terms of Article 161 of the Brazilian Corporate Law? Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
Split 1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| TYSON FOODS, INC. | February 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding disclosure of voting results based on class of shares. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 12 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| The Weir Group Plc | April 30, 2026 | Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| ULTA BEAUTY, INC. | June 9, 2026 | To approve an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to limit officer liability as permitted by Delaware law. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 37 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| UNILEVER PLC | May 13, 2026 | Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 11 funds |
Split 7 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS, INC. | May 19, 2026 | Advisory vote on stockholder proposal entitled "Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent". Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 10 FOR, 30 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| UNITED RENTALS, INC. | May 8, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal on Directors Who Fail to Obtain a Majority Vote Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 10 FOR, 24 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | May 20, 2026 | Stockholder proposal to report votes based on UHS shareholder money at risk, if properly presented at the meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 8 FOR, 22 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| VALE SA | April 30, 2026 | Elect Adriana de Andrade Sole as Fiscal Council Member and Pedro Zannoni as Alternate Corporate Governance |
Other | None | FOR 6 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN |
| VALE SA | April 30, 2026 | Elect Marcio de Souza as Fiscal Council Member and Alessandra Eloy Gadelha as Alternate Corporate Governance |
Other | None | FOR 6 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN |
| VALE SA | April 30, 2026 | Elect Raphael Manhaes Martins as Fiscal Council Member and Jandaraci Ferreira de Araujo as Alternate Corporate Governance |
Other | None | FOR 6 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN |
| VERISK ANALYTICS, INC. | May 19, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 13 FOR, 22 AGAINST |
FOR 5 funds |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | May 13, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding shareholder right to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 12 FOR, 21 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| VISA INC. | January 27, 2026 | Shareholder proposal on shareholder right to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 10 FOR, 33 AGAINST |
Split 3 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| VISA INC. | January 27, 2026 | Shareholder proposal requesting the Board of Directors to adopt a policy for an independent chair. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 6 FOR, 36 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| VISA INC. | January 27, 2026 | To approve amendments to our Eighth Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit officer liability as permitted by Delaware law. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 43 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| WALMART INC. | June 4, 2026 | Approval of an Amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers as permitted by Delaware law Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 40 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
Split 4 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| WALMART INC. | June 4, 2026 | Request for Cumulative Voting for Board Elections Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 42 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC. | May 7, 2026 | Stockholder proposal to govern by majority vote Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 10 FOR, 22 AGAINST |
Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | April 28, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Govern by Majority Vote. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 9 FOR, 37 AGAINST |
Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | April 28, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Request for Board of Directors to Adopt Policy for an Independent Chair. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 6 FOR, 42 AGAINST |
Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES, INC. | May 4, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding an independent Board Chair policy. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 33 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| WORKDAY, INC. | June 16, 2026 | To consider and vote upon a stockholder proposal regarding disclosure of voting results based on share class. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 12 FOR, 24 AGAINST |
FOR 1 fund |
| WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. | May 14, 2026 | To vote on a stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding stockholder ability to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 26 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 1 fund |
| Xiamen Faratronic Co., Ltd. | December 24, 2025 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding General Meetings of Shareholders Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Xiamen Faratronic Co., Ltd. | December 24, 2025 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding Meetings of Board of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| YUM! BRANDS, INC. | May 14, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal to Reduce the Percentage of Shares Required to Call a Special Meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 12 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC. | May 22, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal on Independent Board Chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 37 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| ZOETIS INC. | May 20, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to permit shareholder action by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 14 FOR, 24 AGAINST |
FOR 3 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.