UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY


Investment Company Act file number 811-22690


Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in charter)


11550 Ash Street, Suite 300, Leawood, KS 66211
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip code)


Terry C. Matlack
Diane Bono
11550 Ash Street, Suite 300, Leawood, KS 66211
(Name and Address of Agent For Service)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 913-981-1020


Date of fiscal year end: November 30


Date of reporting period: July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017




Item 1. Proxy Voting Record.
 
 
 
MEMORIAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORP
                          
 
Security
      
58605Q109
                  
Meeting Type
      
Special
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
MRD
                  
Meeting Date
      
15-Sep-2016
  
 
ISIN
      
US58605Q1094
                
Agenda
        
934470698 - Management
 
Record Date
    
10-Aug-2016
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
10-Aug-2016
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
14-Sep-2016
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1
TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND
PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF MAY 15, 2016, BY
AND AMONG RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION,
MEDINA MERGER SUB, INC. AND MEMORIAL
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORP., AND THE
TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY,
INCLUDING THE MERGER.
Management
  
For
    
For
   		  
 
2
TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING)
BASIS, THE COMPENSATION THAT MAY BE PAID OR
BECOME PAYABLE TO MEMORIAL'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
MERGER.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3
TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE
MEMORIAL SPECIAL MEETING TO A LATER DATE OR
DATES, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO
SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN THE EVENT
THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE
MERGER PROPOSAL.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION
                            
 
Security
      
75281A109
                  
Meeting Type
      
Special
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
RRC
                  
Meeting Date
      
15-Sep-2016
  
 
ISIN
      
US75281A1097
                
Agenda
        
934470713 - Management
 
Record Date
    
10-Aug-2016
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
10-Aug-2016
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
14-Sep-2016
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF
RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION COMMON
STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER SHARE, TO
MEMORIAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORP.
STOCKHOLDERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
MERGER CONTEMPLATED BY THE AGREEMENT
AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF MAY 15, 2016,
BY AND AMONG RANGE RESOURCES .. (DUE TO
SPACE LIMITS, SEE PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL
PROPOSAL).
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE RANGE
RESOURCES CORPORATION SPECIAL MEETING TO
A LATER DATE OR DATES, IF NECESSARY OR
APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN
THE EVENT THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT
THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE
THE RANGE STOCK ISSUANCE PROPOSAL.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
ROSE ROCK MIDSTREAM L.P.
                                
 
Security
      
777149105
                  
Meeting Type
      
Consent
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
RRMS
                
Meeting Date
      
29-Sep-2016
  
 
ISIN
      
US7771491054
                
Agenda
        
934477349 - Management
 
Record Date
    
22-Aug-2016
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
22-Aug-2016
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
28-Sep-2016
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
WRITTEN CONSENT OF UNITHOLDERS OF ROSE
ROCK MIDSTREAM, L.P. ("ROSE ROCK") TO
APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN
OF MERGER, DATED AS OF MAY 30, 2016,
INCLUDING THE MERGER OF PBMS, LLC WITH AND
INTO ROSE ROCK.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
TESORO LOGISTICS LP
                                
 
Security
      
88160T107
                  
Meeting Type
      
Special
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
TLLP
                  
Meeting Date
      
04-Oct-2016
  
 
ISIN
      
US88160T1079
                
Agenda
        
934473593 - Management
 
Record Date
    
18-Aug-2016
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
18-Aug-2016
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
03-Oct-2016
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND
RESTATEMENT OF THE PARTNERSHIP'S 2011
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (THE "LTIP
PROPOSAL").
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING TO A LATER DATE OR DATES, IF
NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN THE EVENT THERE ARE
NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE LTIP
PROPOSAL (THE "ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL").
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
DIAMONDBACK ENERGY, INC.
                                
 
Security
      
25278X109
                  
Meeting Type
      
Special
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
FANG
                
Meeting Date
      
07-Dec-2016
  
 
ISIN
      
US25278X1090
                
Agenda
        
934506392 - Management
 
Record Date
    
11-Nov-2016
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
11-Nov-2016
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
06-Dec-2016
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO
DIAMONDBACK ENERGY, INC.'S AMENDED AND
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 100,000,000 TO
200,000,000.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
RSP PERMIAN INC
                                  
 
Security
      
74978Q105
                  
Meeting Type
      
Special
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
RSPP
                
Meeting Date
      
24-Feb-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US74978Q1058
                
Agenda
        
934528108 - Management
 
Record Date
    
19-Jan-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
19-Jan-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
23-Feb-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF 16,019,638
SHARES OF RSP PERMIAN, INC.'S (THE
"COMPANY'S") COMMON STOCK TO SILVER HILL
ENERGY PARTNERS II, LLC (THE "SHEP II SELLER"),
PURSUANT TO AND SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENTS
PROVIDED IN THE MEMBERSHIP INTEREST
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF
OCTOBER 13, 2016, BY ...(DUE TO SPACE LIMITS,
SEE PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL PROPOSAL).
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT OR
POSTPONEMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF
NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT
VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO
APPROVE PROPOSAL 1.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
EQT CORPORATION
                                  
 
Security
      
26884L109
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
EQT
                  
Meeting Date
      
19-Apr-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US26884L1098
                
Agenda
        
934533591 - Management
 
Record Date
    
08-Feb-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
08-Feb-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
18-Apr-2017
  
 
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Item
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Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1A.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICKY A. BAILEY
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1B.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP G. BEHRMAN,
PH.D.
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1C.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. BURKE
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1D.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. BRAY CARY, JR.
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1E.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARGARET K. DORMAN
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1F.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID L. PORGES
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1G.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. ROHR
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1H.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN T.
SCHLOTTERBECK
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1I.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN A.
THORINGTON
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1J.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE T. TODD, JR., PH.D.
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1K.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTINE J. TORETTI
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
APPROVAL OF A NON-BINDING RESOLUTION
REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR
2016 (SAY-ON-PAY)
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
NON-BINDING RECOMMENDATION ON THE
FREQUENCY WITH WHICH THE COMPANY SHOULD
HOLD AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
4.
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS,L.P.
                          
 
Security
      
559080106
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
MMP
                
Meeting Date
      
20-Apr-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US5590801065
                
Agenda
        
934535139 - Management
 
Record Date
    
21-Feb-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
21-Feb-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
19-Apr-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
DIRECTOR
              
Management
                
     
1
LORI A. GOBILLOT
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
2
EDWARD J. GUAY
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
3
MICHAEL N. MEARS
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
4
JAMES R. MONTAGUE
            
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION VOTE FREQUENCY
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
4.
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS, L.P.
                            
 
Security
      
29273R109
                  
Meeting Type
      
Special
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
ETP
                  
Meeting Date
      
26-Apr-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US29273R1095
                
Agenda
        
934567693 - Management
 
Record Date
    
27-Feb-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
27-Feb-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
25-Apr-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A PROPOSAL TO
ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER,
DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 20, 2016, AS AMENDED
BY AMENDMENT NO. 1 THERETO, DATED AS OF
DECEMBER 16, 2016, BY AND AMONG SUNOCO
LOGISTICS PARTNERS L.P. ("SXL"), SUNOCO
PARTNERS LLC, THE GENERAL PARTNER OF SXL,
SXL ACQUISITION SUB ... (DUE TO SPACE LIMITS,
SEE PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL PROPOSAL)
Management
  
Against
    
Against
  		  
 
2.
TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A PROPOSAL TO
APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES TO
ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER,
AS AMENDED, AND THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED THERE BY AT THE TIME OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING.
Management
  
Abstain
    
Against
  		  
 
3.
TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A PROPOSAL TO
APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) BASIS,
THE PAYMENTS THAT WILL OR MAY BE PAID BY
ETP TO ITS NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER.
Management
  
Abstain
    
Against
  		  
 
 
 
EOG RESOURCES, INC.
                                
 
Security
      
26875P101
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
EOG
                  
Meeting Date
      
27-Apr-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US26875P1012
                
Agenda
        
934538476 - Management
 
Record Date
    
27-Feb-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
27-Feb-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
26-Apr-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
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by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1A.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANET F. CLARK
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1B.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. CRISP
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1C.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT P. DANIELS
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1D.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES C. DAY
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1E.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD F. TEXTOR
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1F.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. THOMAS
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1G.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK G. WISNER
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS
AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK FROM 640 MILLION TO 1.28
BILLION.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
4.
TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
5.
TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE
FREQUENCY OF HOLDING ADVISORY VOTES ON
THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
WHITING PETROLEUM CORPORATION
                            
 
Security
      
966387102
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
WLL
                  
Meeting Date
      
02-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US9663871021
                
Agenda
        
934547300 - Management
 
Record Date
    
09-Mar-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
09-Mar-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
01-May-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
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Item
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Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
DIRECTOR
              
Management
                
     
1
PHILIP E. DOTY
                  
For
    
For
  		  
     
2
CARIN S. KNICKEL
                
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
APPROVAL, BY ADVISORY VOTE, ON
COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
RECOMMENDATION, BY ADVISORY VOTE, ON
FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTE ON
COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
4.
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE &
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2017.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
 
CABOT OIL & GAS CORPORATION
                              
 
Security
      
127097103
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
COG
                  
Meeting Date
      
03-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US1270971039
                
Agenda
        
934546079 - Management
 
Record Date
    
13-Mar-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
13-Mar-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
02-May-2017
  
 
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Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1A.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOROTHY M. ABLES
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1B.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RHYS J. BEST
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1C.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. BOSWELL
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1D.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAN O. DINGES
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1E.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT KELLEY
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1F.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. MATT RALLS
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FIRM
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR ITS 2017 FISCAL
YEAR.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE,
THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
4.
TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING ADVISORY
VOTE, THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY
VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
EXTRACTION OIL & GAS, INC
                                
 
Security
      
30227M105
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
XOG
                  
Meeting Date
      
04-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US30227M1053
                
Agenda
        
934580122 - Management
 
Record Date
    
15-Mar-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
15-Mar-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
03-May-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
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Item
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Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1A.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATTHEW R. OWENS
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1B.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE W. MURDY
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1C.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN GAENSBAUER
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2017.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
LAREDO PETROLEUM, INC.
                                
 
Security
      
516806106
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
LPI
                  
Meeting Date
      
10-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US5168061068
                
Agenda
        
934546043 - Management
 
Record Date
    
13-Mar-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
13-Mar-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
09-May-2017
  
 
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Management
  
 
1.
DIRECTOR
              
Management
                
     
1
RANDY A. FOUTCH
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
2
PETER R. KAGAN
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
3
EDMUND P. SEGNER, III
            
For
    
For
  		  
     
4
DR. MYLES W. SCOGGINS
            
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
THE RATIFICATION OF GRANT THORNTON LLP AS
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2017.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE
COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
                          
 
Security
      
032511107
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
APC
                  
Meeting Date
      
10-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US0325111070
                
Agenda
        
934553769 - Management
 
Record Date
    
14-Mar-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
14-Mar-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
09-May-2017
  
 
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Management
  
 
1A.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY R. CHASE
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1B.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID E. CONSTABLE
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1C.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. PAULETT EBERHART
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1D.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAIRE S. FARLEY
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1E.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER J. FLUOR
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1F.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. GEORGE
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1G.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH W. GORDER
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1H.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. GORDON
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1I.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SEAN GOURLEY
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1J.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK C. MCKINLEY
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1K.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIC D. MULLINS
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1L.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. A. WALKER
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICER COMPENSATION.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
4.
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE
ADVISORY VOTES ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMPENSATION.
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
CIMAREX ENERGY CO.
                                
 
Security
      
171798101
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
XEC
                  
Meeting Date
      
11-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US1717981013
                
Agenda
        
934550939 - Management
 
Record Date
    
15-Mar-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
15-Mar-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
10-May-2017
  
 
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Management
  
 
1.1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID A. HENTSCHEL
  
Management
  
For
    
For
   		  
 
1.2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS E. JORDEN
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1.3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FLOYD R. PRICE
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1.4
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCES M. VALLEJO
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
4.
RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2017
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
                            
 
Security
      
651290108
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
NFX
                  
Meeting Date
      
16-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US6512901082
                
Agenda
        
934568912 - Management
 
Record Date
    
20-Mar-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
20-Mar-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
15-May-2017
  
 
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Management
  
 
1A.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE K. BOOTHBY
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1B.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA J. GARDNER
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1C.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN W. NANCE
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1D.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER B. PLANK
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1E.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS G. RICKS
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1F.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUANITA M. ROMANS
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1G.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SCHANCK
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1H.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. TERRY STRANGE
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1I.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. KENT WELLS
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE
FREQUENCY OF FUTURE "SAY- ON-PAY" VOTES.
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
4.
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR FISCAL 2017.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
5.
APPROVAL OF THE NEWFIELD EXPLORATION
COMPANY 2017 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
6.
APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF THE 2017
OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN TO COMPLY WITH THE
STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS OF
SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE
CODE.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
7.
APPROVAL OF THE NEWFIELD EXPLORATION
COMPANY AMENDED AND RESTATED 2010
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC.
                                
 
Security
      
144577103
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
CRZO
                
Meeting Date
      
16-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US1445771033
                
Agenda
        
934597735 - Management
 
Record Date
    
20-Mar-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
20-Mar-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
15-May-2017
  
 
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Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
DIRECTOR
              
Management
                
     
1
S.P. JOHNSON IV
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
2
STEVEN A. WEBSTER
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
3
F. GARDNER PARKER
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
4
THOMAS L. CARTER, JR.
            
For
    
For
  		  
     
5
ROBERT F. FULTON
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
6
ROGER A. RAMSEY
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
7
FRANK A. WOJTEK
              
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
TO APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS,
THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
TO SELECT, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE
FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES TO
APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
4.
TO AMEND OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK FROM 90,000,000 TO 180,000,000
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
5.
TO APPROVE THE 2017 INCENTIVE PLAN OF
CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
6.
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
CONCHO RESOURCES INC
                                
 
Security
      
20605P101
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
CXO
                  
Meeting Date
      
17-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US20605P1012
                
Agenda
        
934559177 - Management
 
Record Date
    
20-Mar-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
20-Mar-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
16-May-2017
  
 
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Management
  
 
1.1
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY A. LEACH
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1.2
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. EASTER III
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1.3
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN P. SURMA
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF GRANT THORNTON
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICER COMPENSATON ("SAY-ON-PAY").
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
4.
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION
                            
 
Security
      
75281A109
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
RRC
                  
Meeting Date
      
17-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US75281A1097
                
Agenda
        
934578571 - Management
 
Record Date
    
24-Mar-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
24-Mar-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
16-May-2017
  
 
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Management
  
 
1A.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRENDA A. CLINE
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1B.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY V. DUB
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1C.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALLEN FINKELSON
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1D.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. FUNK
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1E.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER A. HELMS
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1F.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. INNAMORATI
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1G.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY RALPH LOWE
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1H.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREG G. MAXWELL
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1I.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN S. MCCARTHY
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1J.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEFFEN E. PALKO
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1K.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY L. VENTURA
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
A NON-BINDING PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE
COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY, ...(DUE TO SPACE
LIMITS, SEE PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL
PROPOSAL).
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
A NON-BINDING PROPOSAL ON THE FREQUENCY
OF A STOCKHOLDER ...(DUE TO SPACE LIMITS, SEE
PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL PROPOSAL).
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
4.
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG
LLP AS OUR ...(DUE TO SPACE LIMITS, SEE PROXY
STATEMENT FOR FULL PROPOSAL).
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
5.
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - REQUESTING
PUBLICATION OF A POLITICAL SPENDING REPORT.
Shareholder
  
Against
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
SEMGROUP CORPORATION
                                
 
Security
      
81663A105
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
SEMG
                
Meeting Date
      
17-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US81663A1051
                
Agenda
        
934594664 - Management
 
Record Date
    
30-Mar-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
30-Mar-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
16-May-2017
  
 
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Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
DIRECTOR
              
Management
                
     
1
RONALD A. BALLSCHMIEDE
            
For
    
For
  		  
     
2
SARAH M. BARPOULIS
            
For
    
For
  		  
     
3
CARLIN G. CONNER
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
4
KARL F. KURZ
                  
For
    
For
  		  
     
5
JAMES H. LYTAL
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
6
WILLIAM J. MCADAM
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
7
THOMAS R. MCDANIEL
            
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
TO APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS,
THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
TO SELECT, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS,
THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE STOCKHOLDER
ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
4.
RATIFICATION OF GRANT THORNTON LLP AS
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2017.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
5.
TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S
AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO AUTHORIZE 4,000,000 SHARES
OF PREFERRED STOCK.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
WPX ENERGY, INC.
                                  
 
Security
      
98212B103
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
WPX
                  
Meeting Date
      
18-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US98212B1035
                
Agenda
        
934566918 - Management
 
Record Date
    
27-Mar-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
27-Mar-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
17-May-2017
  
 
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Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1A.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A. CARRIG
    
Management
  
For
    
For
   		  
 
1B.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. GRANBERRY
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1C.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT K. HERDMAN
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1D.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KELT KINDICK
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1E.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KARL F. KURZ
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1F.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRY E. LENTZ
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1G.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. LORCH
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1H.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM G. LOWRIE
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1I.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KIMBERLY S. LUBEL
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1J.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD E. MUNCRIEF
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1K.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID F. WORK
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
SAY ON PAY - AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC.
                              
 
Security
      
212015101
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
CLR
                  
Meeting Date
      
18-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US2120151012
                
Agenda
        
934569089 - Management
 
Record Date
    
23-Mar-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
23-Mar-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
17-May-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
DIRECTOR
              
Management
                
     
1
WILLIAM B. BERRY
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
2
JAMES L. GALLOGLY
              
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF GRANT
THORNTON LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
APPROVE, BY A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE
COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
4.
APPROVE, BY A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE
FREQUENCY OF SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTES
ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
  
3 Years
    
For
  		  
 
5.
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADOPTION OF POLICY
FOR IMPROVING BOARD DIVERSITY.
Shareholder
  
Against
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES COMPANY
                          
 
Security
      
723787107
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
PXD
                  
Meeting Date
      
18-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US7237871071
                
Agenda
        
934570210 - Management
 
Record Date
    
23-Mar-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
23-Mar-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
17-May-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
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Item
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Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1A.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDISON C. BUCHANAN
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1B.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW F. CATES
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1C.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY L. DOVE
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1D.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILLIP A. GOBE
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1E.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY R. GRILLOT
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1F.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STACY P. METHVIN
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1G.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROYCE W. MITCHELL
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1H.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK A. RISCH
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1I.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT D. SHEFFIELD
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1J.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONA K. SUTPHEN
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1K.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. KENNETH THOMPSON
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1L.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHOEBE A. WOOD
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1M.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. WORTLEY
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2017
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICER COMPENSATION
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
4.
ADVISORY VOTE REGARDING FREQUENCY OF
FUTURE STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTES ON
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
5.
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO A
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Shareholder
  
Against
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
TARGA RESOURCES CORP.
                                
 
Security
      
87612G101
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
TRGP
                
Meeting Date
      
22-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US87612G1013
                
Agenda
        
934581996 - Management
 
Record Date
    
03-Apr-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
03-Apr-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
19-May-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1A.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. CRISP
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1B.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA C. FULTON
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1C.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. HEIM
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1D.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES. W. WHALEN
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
4.
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
5.
ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
TARGA RESOURCES CORP. 2010 STOCK INCENTIVE
PLAN
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
6.
ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK UPON
CONVERSION OF SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK
AND EXERCISE OF WARRANTS
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
SM ENERGY COMPANY
                                  
 
Security
      
78454L100
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
SM
                  
Meeting Date
      
23-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US78454L1008
                
Agenda
        
934583041 - Management
 
Record Date
    
04-Apr-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
04-Apr-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
22-May-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1A.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY W. BICKLE
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1B.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN R. BRAND
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1C.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOREN M. LEIKER
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1D.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAVAN D. OTTOSON
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1E.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAMIRO G. PERU
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1F.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JULIO M. QUINTANA
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1G.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROSE M. ROBESON
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
1H.
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. SULLIVAN
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT
COMMITTEE OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
TO APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS,
THE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY, POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES, AND THE COMPENSATION OF OUR
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS
DISCLOSED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY
STATEMENT.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
4.
TO RECOMMEND, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY
BASIS, THE FREQUENCY OF STOCKHOLDER VOTES
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
5.
THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF
THE EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC
                                
 
Security
      
780259206
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
RDSA
                
Meeting Date
      
23-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US7802592060
                
Agenda
        
934604580 - Management
 
Record Date
    
13-Apr-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
13-Apr-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
12-May-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
RECEIPT OF ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION
POLICY
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION
REPORT
  
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
4.
APPOINTMENT OF CATHERINE HUGHES AS A
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
5.
APPOINTMENT OF ROBERTO SETUBAL AS A
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
6.
REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE
COMPANY: BEN VAN BEURDEN
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
7.
REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE
COMPANY: GUY ELLIOTT
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
8.
REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE
COMPANY: EULEEN GOH
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
9.
REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE
COMPANY: CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
10.
REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE
COMPANY: GERARD KLEISTERLEE
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
11.
REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE
COMPANY: SIR NIGEL SHEINWALD
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
12.
REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE
COMPANY: LINDA G. STUNTZ
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
13.
REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE
COMPANY: JESSICA UHL
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
14.
REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE
COMPANY: HANS WIJERS
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
15.
REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE
COMPANY: GERRIT ZALM
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
16.
REAPPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR
      
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
17.
REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR
        
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
18.
AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES
      
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
19.
DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
20.
AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN SHARES
    
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
21.
SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION
        
Shareholder
  
Against
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
RSP PERMIAN INC
                                  
 
Security
      
74978Q105
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
RSPP
                
Meeting Date
      
25-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US74978Q1058
                
Agenda
        
934611600 - Management
 
Record Date
    
03-Apr-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
03-Apr-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
24-May-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
DIRECTOR
              
Management
                
     
1
STEVEN GRAY
                  
For
    
For
  		  
     
2
MICHAEL GRIMM
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
3
SCOTT MCNEILL
                
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT
THORNTON LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE
COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
PDC ENERGY, INC.
                                  
 
Security
      
69327R101
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
PDCE
                
Meeting Date
      
30-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US69327R1014
                
Agenda
        
934596416 - Management
 
Record Date
    
31-Mar-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
31-Mar-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
26-May-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
DIRECTOR
              
Management
                
     
1
DAVID C. PARKE
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
2
JEFFREY C. SWOVELAND
            
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2017.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
4.
APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE
FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON THE
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
RICE ENERGY INC.
                                  
 
Security
      
762760106
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
RICE
                  
Meeting Date
      
31-May-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US7627601062
                
Agenda
        
934598321 - Management
 
Record Date
    
03-Apr-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
03-Apr-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
30-May-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
DIRECTOR
              
Management
                
     
1
DANIEL J. RICE III
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
2
JOHN MCCARTNEY
              
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
ADVISORY APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS RICE
ENERGY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2017.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
PARSLEY ENERGY, INC.
                                
 
Security
      
701877102
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
PE
                  
Meeting Date
      
02-Jun-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US7018771029
                
Agenda
        
934591238 - Management
 
Record Date
    
06-Apr-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
06-Apr-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
01-Jun-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
DIRECTOR
              
Management
                
     
1
BRYAN SHEFFIELD
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
2
A. R. ALAMEDDINE
              
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
TO APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS,
THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMPENSATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2016.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
4.
TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS TO IMPLEMENT
A MAJORITY VOTING STANDARD IN UNCONTESTED
DIRECTOR ELECTIONS.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
INVESCO SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS TRUST
                          
 
Security
      
825252885
                  
Meeting Type
      
Special
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
AGPXX
                
Meeting Date
      
06-Jun-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US8252528851
                
Agenda
        
934522118 - Management
 
Record Date
    
12-Dec-2016
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
12-Dec-2016
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
05-Jun-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
DIRECTOR
              
Management
                
     
1
DAVID C. ARCH
                  
For
    
For
  		  
     
2
JAMES T. BUNCH
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
3
BRUCE L. CROCKETT
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
4
JACK M. FIELDS
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
5
MARTIN L. FLANAGAN
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
6
CYNTHIA HOSTETLER
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
7
DR. ELI JONES
                  
For
    
For
  		  
     
8
DR. PREMA MATHAI-DAVIS
            
For
    
For
  		  
     
9
TERESA M. RESSEL
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
10
DR. LARRY SOLL
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
11
ANN BARNETT STERN
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
12
RAYMOND STICKEL, JR.
            
For
    
For
  		  
     
13
PHILIP A. TAYLOR
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
14
ROBERT C. TROCCOLI
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
15
CHRISTOPHER L. WILSON
            
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO EACH TRUST'S
AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST THAT
WOULD PERMIT FUND MERGERS AND OTHER
SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS UPON THE BOARD'S
APPROVAL BUT WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER
APPROVAL OF SUCH TRANSACTIONS.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
TO APPROVE CHANGING THE FUNDAMENTAL
INVESTMENT RESTRICTION REGARDING THE
PURCHASE OR SALE OF PHYSICAL COMMODITIES.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
4A.
TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CURRENT
MASTER INTERGROUP SUB-ADVISORY CONTRACT
TO ADD INVESCO POWERSHARES CAPITAL
MANAGEMENT LLC.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
4B.
TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CURRENT
MASTER INTERGROUP SUB-ADVISORY CONTRACT
TO ADD INVESCO ASSET MANAGEMENT (INDIA)
PRIVATE LIMITED.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P.
                                
 
Security
      
118230101
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
BPL
                  
Meeting Date
      
06-Jun-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US1182301010
                
Agenda
        
934603653 - Management
 
Record Date
    
10-Apr-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
10-Apr-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
05-Jun-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
DIRECTOR
              
Management
                
     
1
BARBARA J. DUGANIER
            
For
    
For
  		  
     
2
JOSEPH A. LASALA, JR.
            
For
    
For
  		  
     
3
LARRY C. PAYNE
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
4
MARTIN A. WHITE
                
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE
BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P. 2013 LONG-TERM
INCENTIVE PLAN, AS DESCRIBED IN OUR PROXY
STATEMENT.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS BUCKEYE PARTNERS,
L.P.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2017.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
4.
THE APPROVAL, IN AN ADVISORY VOTE, OF THE
COMPENSATION OF BUCKEYE'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS AS DESCRIBED IN OUR PROXY
STATEMENT PURSUANT TO ITEM 402 OF
REGULATION S-K.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
5.
THE VOTE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, ON THE
FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY VOTE ON THE
COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
                                
 
Security
      
25179M103
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
DVN
                  
Meeting Date
      
07-Jun-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US25179M1036
                
Agenda
        
934603235 - Management
 
Record Date
    
10-Apr-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
10-Apr-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
06-Jun-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
DIRECTOR
              
Management
                
     
1
BARBARA M. BAUMANN
            
For
    
For
  		  
     
2
JOHN E. BETHANCOURT
            
For
    
For
  		  
     
3
DAVID A. HAGER
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
4
ROBERT H. HENRY
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
5
MICHAEL M. KANOVSKY
            
For
    
For
  		  
     
6
ROBERT A. MOSBACHER, JR
            
For
    
For
  		  
     
7
DUANE C. RADTKE
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
8
MARY P. RICCIARDELLO
            
For
    
For
  		  
     
9
JOHN RICHELS
                  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF AN
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
  
1 Year
    
For
  		  
 
4.
RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2017.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
5.
APPROVE THE DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
6.
APPROVE THE DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
2017 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
7.
REPORT ON PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY RELATED
TO ENERGY POLICY AND CLIMATE CHANGE.
Shareholder
  
Against
    
For
  		  
 
8.
ASSESSMENT ON THE IMPACT OF GLOBAL CLIMATE
CHANGE POLICIES.
Shareholder
  
Against
    
For
  		  
 
9.
REPORT ON LOBBYING POLICY AND ACTIVITY.
  
Shareholder
  
Against
    
For
  		  
 
10.
ASSESSMENT OF BENEFITS AND RISKS OF USING
RESERVE ADDITIONS AS A COMPENSATION
METRIC.
Shareholder
  
Against
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
DIAMONDBACK ENERGY, INC.
                                
 
Security
      
25278X109
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
FANG
                
Meeting Date
      
07-Jun-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US25278X1090
                
Agenda
        
934605962 - Management
 
Record Date
    
17-Apr-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
17-Apr-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
06-Jun-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
DIRECTOR
              
Management
                
     
1
STEVEN E. WEST
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
2
TRAVIS D. STICE
                
For
    
For
  		  
     
3
MICHAEL P. CROSS
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
4
DAVID L. HOUSTON
              
For
    
For
  		  
     
5
MARK L. PLAUMANN
              
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS,
THE COMPENSATION PAID TO THE COMPANY'S
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF
GRANT THORNTON LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
ANTERO RESOURCES CORPORATION
                            
 
Security
      
03674X106
                  
Meeting Type
      
Annual
  
 
Ticker Symbol
  
AR
                  
Meeting Date
      
21-Jun-2017
  
 
ISIN
      
US03674X1063
                
Agenda
        
934622235 - Management
 
Record Date
    
24-Apr-2017
                  
Holding Recon Date
  
24-Apr-2017
  
 
City /
Country
    
/
United
States
            
Vote Deadline Date
    
20-Jun-2017
  
 
SEDOL(s)
                        
Quick Code
          
 
Item
Proposal
              
Proposed
by
Vote
  
For/Against
Management
  
 
1.
DIRECTOR
              
Management
                
     
1
PAUL M. RADY
                  
For
    
For
  		  
     
2
GLEN C. WARREN, JR.
            
For
    
For
  		  
     
3
JAMES R. LEVY
                  
For
    
For
  		  
 
2.
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS
ANTERO RESOURCES CORPORATION'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
3.
TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
  
For
    
For
  		  
 
 
 
 

 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


  TORTOISE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE FUND, INC.  
       
Date: August 25, 2017
By:
/s/ P. Bradley Adams  
    P. Bradley Adams  
   
Chief Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer