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Vanguard 2025-2026 · Northern Trust 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 99,651 | 89,809 | 6,103 | 3,739 | 93.6% | 92.5% |
| Board proposals | 76,272 | 67,572 | 5,451 | 3,249 | 92.5% | 91.3% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 174 | 77 | 28 | 69 | 73.3% | 66.3% |
| Other items | 23,205 | 22,160 | 624 | 421 | 97.3% | 96.6% |
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6,103 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 | Northern Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 3 funds |
| ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC. | August 7, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Food Waste Reporting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 4 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 13 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 4 funds |
| AT&T INC. | May 14, 2026 | EEO-1 Report Disclosure Policy Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 35 funds |
FOR 8 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 4 funds |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | April 21, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding political expenditures report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 31 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION | May 28, 2026 | To vote on a shareholder proposal asking the Board to report on the feasibility of adopting a comprehensive human rights policy stating the Company's commitment to respect human rights, in alignment with international human rights standards, throughout its operation and value chain. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 40 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| FASTENAL COMPANY | April 23, 2026 | Shareholder proposal relating to an EEO-1 reporting disclosure policy, if properly presented at the annual meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | None | AGAINST 40 funds |
FOR 7 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 10 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 12 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 1 fund |
| 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 |
| 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 2 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 13 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 13 funds |
| NVIDIA CORPORATION | June 24, 2026 | Approval of a non-binding stockholder proposal requesting reporting on greenhouse gas emissions from the use of our sold products. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 50 funds |
FOR 14 funds |
| NVR, INC. | May 7, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to disclose greenhouse gas emissions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 31 funds |
FOR 6 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 3 funds |
| PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. | June 3, 2026 | Stockholder proposal entitled "Human Rights Impact Assessment," if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 28 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| SKYWEST, INC. | May 5, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding collective bargaining policy. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 24 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. | May 13, 2026 | To approve a stockholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts report. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 32 funds |
FOR 3 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 8 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 2 funds |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | April 29, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Energy Supply Ratio Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 41 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS | May 21, 2026 | Board oversight of material issues related to climate change Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 39 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| WORKDAY, INC. | June 16, 2026 | To consider and vote upon a stockholder proposal regarding disclosure of employee retention rates by demographic category. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 36 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| 37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group Co. Ltd. | July 17, 2025 | Elect Tao Feng as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| 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 4 funds |
| 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 2 funds |
| 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 |
| 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 1 fund |
| 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 1 fund |
| 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 1 fund |
| 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 3 funds |
| 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 |
| 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 3 funds |
| AMS-OSRAM AG | June 10, 2026 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2029 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ANGLO AMERICAN PLC | April 29, 2026 | Approve 2026-2028 Transition Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
FOR 7 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 JIANGHUAI AUTOMOBILE GROUP CORP LTD | April 28, 2026 | Approve Deposits and Related Party Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ASSECO POLAND S.A. | March 18, 2026 | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares; Amend Statute Accordingly Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ASSECO POLAND S.A. | March 18, 2026 | Authorize Cancellation of Repurchased Shares Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| 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 2 funds |
| 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 2 funds |
| Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. | September 3, 2025 | SP 6: Disclose an Emissions Reduction Strategy Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited | November 12, 2025 | To approve the adjournment of the Annual Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event there are insufficient votes for the approval of the other proposals contained in the Proxy Statement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 14 funds |
AGAINST 3 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 2 funds |
| Ardentec Corp. | May 28, 2026 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors and Representatives Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| 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 1 fund |
| BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BALLYS INTRALOT S.A. | May 28, 2026 | Approve Type, Term, Number of Members and Composition of the Audit Committee Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BANCO COMERCIAL PORTUGUES, SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Directors for 2026-2029 Term, Including Audit Committee Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| 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 2 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 |
| BIC(SOCIETE) | May 20, 2026 | APPROVE AUDITORS' SPECIAL REPORT ON RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS MENTIONING THE ABSENCE OF NEW TRANSACTIONS Other |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BIOMERIEUX SA | May 28, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF DIRECTORS Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| BP PLC | April 23, 2026 | Adopt New Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| BP PLC | April 23, 2026 | Approve Revocation of Resolution 25 (2015) and Resolution 22 (2019) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| BP PLC | April 23, 2026 | Approve Shareholder Requisitioned Resolution Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| BRF SA | August 5, 2025 | Approve Acquisition of All Company's Shares by Marfrig Global Foods S.A. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BRF SA | August 5, 2025 | Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Baimtec Material Co., Ltd. | May 28, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Baimtec Material Co., Ltd. | May 28, 2026 | Approve Signing the Financial Services Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. | September 25, 2025 | Elect Ai Dong as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. | September 25, 2025 | Elect Chang Baosheng as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. | September 25, 2025 | Elect Liao, Yi Chien David as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Beijing New Building Materials Public Ltd. Co. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Major Business and Investment Decision-making Management System Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Management System of Raised Funds Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Measures for the Administration of Financing and External Guarantees Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Related-Party Transaction Management System Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Risk Investment Management System Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding General Meetings of Shareholders Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding Meetings of Board of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Working System for Independent Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beijing Tiantan Biological Products Corp. Ltd. | January 16, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Financial Services Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction with Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Budimex SA | September 30, 2025 | Amend Statute; Approve Consolidated Text of Statute Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CARMILA SAS | May 13, 2026 | Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Audit-related |
Other | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| CCCC Design & Consulting Group Co., Ltd. | May 25, 2026 | Approve Financial Service Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
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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.