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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: June 30, 2013



 
 

 

Item 1. Proxy Voting Record.

Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Breitburn Energy Partners L.P.
June 19, 2013
106776107
BBEP
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Election of Class II Directors:
Issuer
   
1. Halbert S. Washburn
 
   
2. Charles S. Weiss
 
       
For
For
Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2013
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
June 14, 2013
165167107
CHK
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
   
Election of Directors:
 
For
For
1. Bob G. Alexander
Issuer
For
For
2. Merrill A. "Pete" Miller, Jr.
Issuer
For
For
3. Thomas L. Ryan
Issuer
For
For
4. Vincent J. Intrieri
Issuer
For
For
5. Frederic M. Poses
Issuer
For
For
6. Archie W. Dunham
Issuer
For
For
7. R. Brad Martin
Issuer
For
For
8. Louis A. Raspino
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve an amendment to the company's Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the company's Board of Directors
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve an amendment to the company's Bylaws to implement proxy access
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve an amendment to the company's Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate supermajority voting requirements
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve an amendment to the company's 2003 Stock Award Plan for Non-Employee Directors
Issuer
       
For
For
An advisory vote to approve the company's named executive officer compensation
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve an amendment to the company's Long Term Incentive Plan
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve the adoption of the company's Annual Incentive Plan
Issuer
       
For
For
To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013
Issuer
       
Against
For
Shareholder proposal relating to creation of risk oversight committee
Security Holder
       
Against
For
Shareholder proposal relating to re-incorporation in Delaware
Security Holder
       
Against
For
Shareholder proposal relating to accelerated vesting of senior executives' equity awards upon a charge of control
Security Holder
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Concho Resources Inc
June 6, 2013
20605P101
CXO
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Election of Directors:
Issuer
   
1. Gary A. Merriman
 
   
2. Ray M. Poage
 
   
3. Wellford Tabor
 
       
For
For
To ratify the selectio of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of the company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013
Issuer
       
For
For
Advisory vote to approve executive officer compensation ("Say-on-Pay")
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Vanguard Natural Resources
June 6, 2013
92205F106
VNR
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Election of Directors:
Issuer
   
1. W. Richard Anderson
 
   
2. Loren Singletary
 
   
3. Bruce W. McCullough
 
   
4. Scott W. Smith
 
       
For
For
To ratify the appointment of BDO USA, LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2013
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve the amendment to Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC Long-Term Incentive Plan
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Devon Energy Corporation
June 5, 2013
25179M103
DVN
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Election of Directors:
Issuer
   
1. Robert H. Henry
 
   
2. John A. Hill
 
   
3. Michael M. Kanovsky
 
   
4. Robery A. Mosbacher, Jr.
 
   
5. J. Larry Nichols
 
   
6. Duane C. Radtke
 
   
7. Mary P. Ricciardello
 
   
8. John Richels
 
       
For
For
Advisory vote to approve executve compensation
Issuer
       
For
For
Ratify the appointment of the Company's independent auditors for 2013
Issuer
       
Against
For
Report disclosing lobbying policies and practices
Security Holder
       
Against
For
Majority vote standard for director elections
Security Holder
       
Against
For
Right to act by written consent
Security Holder
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Penn West Petroleum LTD
June 5, 2013
707887105
PWE
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Election of Directors:
Issuer
   
1. James E. Allard
 
   
2. George H. Brookman
 
   
3. Gillian H. Denham
 
   
4. Richard L. George
 
   
5. Daryl H. Gilbert
 
   
6. Allan P. Markin
 
   
7. Murray R. Nunns
 
   
8. Frank Potter
 
   
9. Jack Schanck
 
   
10. James C. Smith
 
   
11. Jay W. Thornton
 
       
For
For
The appointment of KPMG LLP, chartered accountants, as auditor of Penn West for the ensuing year
Issuer
       
For
For
Advisory vote approving Penn West's approach to executive compensation
Issuer
       
For
For
The approval of all unallocated options to acquire common shares under the Stock Option Plan of Penn West until June 5, 2016
Issuer
       
For
For
The approval of an amendment to the amending provisions of the Stock Option Plan of Penn West
Issuer
       
For
For
The approval of by-law no. 2 of Penn West relating to the advance notice of nominations of directors
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Crescent Point Energy Corp.
May 30, 2013
22576C101
CPG
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
To fix the number of directors of the Corporation for the ensuing year at seven (7)
Issuer
       
For
For
Election of Directors:
Issuer
   
1. Peter Bannister
 
   
2. Paul Colborne
 
   
3. Kenney F. Cugnet
 
   
4. D. Hugh Gillard
 
   
5. Gerald A. Romanzin
 
   
6. Scott Saxberg
 
   
7. Gregory G. Turnbull
 
       
For
For
To consider, and if thought advisable, to pass, with or without variation, a resolution to approve amendments to the Corporation's Articles of Incorporation (The "Articles") to increase the maximum number of directors the Corporation may have from seven (7) to eleven (11) directors, the full text  of which is set forth in the Information Circular
Issuer
       
For
For
To consider, and if thought advisable, to pass, with or without variation, a resolution to adopt a by-law providing advance notice requirements for the nomination of directors, the full text of which is set forth in the Information Circular
Issuer
       
For
For
To appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants, as auditors of the Corporation and  authorize the board of directors of the Corporation to fix their remuneration as such
Issuer
       
For
For
To consider, and if thought advisable, to pass, with or without variation, an advisory resolution to accept the Corporation's approach to executive compensation, the full text of which is set forth in the Information Circular
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Chevron Corporation
May 29, 2013
166764100
CVX
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
   
Election of Directors:
 
For
For
1. L.F. Deily
Issuer
For
For
2. R.E. Denham
Issuer
For
For
3. A.P. Gast
Issuer
For
For
4. E. Hernandez
Issuer
For
For
5. G.L. Kirkland
Issuer
For
For
6. C.W. Moorman
Issuer
For
For
7. K.W. Sharer
Issuer
For
For
8. J.G. Stumpf
Issuer
For
For
9. R.D. Sugar
Issuer
For
For
10. C. Ware
Issuer
For
For
11. J.S. Watson
Issuer
       
For
For
Ratification of appointment of independent registered public accounting firm
Issuer
       
For
For
Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation
Issuer
       
For
For
Approval of amendments to Long-Term Incentive Plan
Issuer
       
   
Stockholder Proposals:
 
Against
For
1. Shale Energy Operations
Security Holder
Against
For
2. Offshore Oil Wells
Security Holder
Against
For
3. Climate Risk
Security Holder
Against
For
4. Lobbying Disclosure
Security Holder
Against
For
5. Cessation of use of corporate funds for political purposes
Security Holder
Against
For
6. Cumulative Voting
Security Holder
Against
For
7. Special Meetings
Security Holder
Against
For
8. Independent Director with environmental expertise
Security Holder
Against
For
9. Country Selection Guidelines
Security Holder
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
QEP Resources, Inc.
May 24, 2013
74733V100
QEP
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Election of Directors:
Issuer
   
1. Julie A. Dill
 
   
2. L. Richard Flury
 
   
3. M.W. Scoggins
 
   
4. Robert E. McKee III
 
       
For
For
To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the Company's executive compensation program
Issuer
       
For
For
To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for fiscal year 2013
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve a proposal regarding declassification of the Board
Issuer
       
Against
For
If presented, to support by advisory vote, a shareholder proposal to separate the roles of chair and CEO
Security Holder
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Continental Resources, Inc.
May 23, 2013
212015101
CLR
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Election of Directors:
Issuer
   
1. Harold G. Hamm
 
   
2. John T. McNabb, II
 
   
3. David L. Boren
 
       
For
For
Approval of the Company's 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan
Issuer
       
For
For
Ratification of selection of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Pioneer Natural Resources Company
May 23, 2013
723787107
PXD
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
   
Election of Directors:
 
For
For
1. Timothy L. Dove
Issuer
For
For
2. Charles E. Ramsey, Jr.
Issuer
For
For
3. Frank A. Risch
Issuer
       
For
For
Ratification of selection of independent registered public accounting firm
Issuer
       
For
For
Advisory vote to approve executive officer compensation
Issuer
       
Against
For
Stockholder proposal relating to Hydraulic Fracturing Disclosure
Security Holder
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Denbury Resources Inc
May 22, 2013
247916208
DNR
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Election of Directors:
Issuer
   
1. Wieland F. Wettstein
 
   
2. Michael L. Beatty
 
   
3. Michael B. Decker
 
   
4. Ronald G. Greene
 
   
5. Gregory L. McMichael
 
   
6. Kevin O. Meyers
 
   
7. Phil Rykhoek
 
   
8. Randy Stein
 
   
9. Laura A. Sugg
 
       
For
For
Advisory proposal to approve the company's 2012 named executive officer compensation
Issuer
       
For
For
Proposal to amend and restate the company's employee stock purchase plan to (I) increase the number of reserved shares and (II) extend the term of the plan
Issuer
       
For
For
Proposal to amend and restate the company's 2004 omnibus stock and incentive plan to (I) increase the number of reserved shares, (II) extend the term of the plan, (III) amend the performance measures relevant to IRS code section 162(M) qualification, and (IV) make other administrative changes
Issuer
       
For
For
Proposal to ratify the audit committee's selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company's independent auditor for 2013
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Range Resources Corporation
May 22, 2013
75281A109
RRC
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
 
 
Election of Directors:
 
For
For
1. Anthony V. Dub
Issuer
For
For
2. V. Richard Eales
Issuer
For
For
3. Allen Finkelson
Issuer
For
For
4. James M. Funk
Issuer
For
For
5. Jonathan S. Linker
Issuer
For
For
6. Mary Ralph Lowe
Issuer
For
For
7. Kevin S. McCarthy
Issuer
For
For
8. John H. Pinkerton
Issuer
For
For
9. Jeffrey L. Ventura
Issuer
       
For
For
A proposal to approve the compensation philosophy, policies and procedures described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Issuer
       
For
For
To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm as of and for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013
Issuer
       
Against
For
Stockholder Proposal - A proposal requesting a report regarding fugitive methane emissions
Security Holder
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Royal Dutch Shell PLC
May 21, 2013
780259206
RDS/A
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
 
 
Re-appointment of Directors:
 
For
For
1. Josef Ackermann
Issuer
For
For
2. Guy Elliott
Issuer
For
For
3. Simon Henry
Issuer
For
For
4. Charles O. Holliday
Issuer
For
For
5. Gerard Kleisterlee
Issuer
For
For
6. Jorma Ollila
Issuer
For
For
7. Sir Nigel Sheinwald
Issuer
For
For
8. Linda G. Stuntz
Issuer
For
For
9. Peter Voser
Issuer
For
For
10. Hans Wijers
Issuer
For
For
11. Gerrit Zalm
Issuer
       
For
For
Adoption of annual report & accounts
Issuer
       
For
For
Approval of Remuneration Report
Issuer
       
For
For
Re-appointment of Auditors
Issuer
       
For
For
Remuneration of Auditors
Issuer
       
For
For
Authority of allot shares
Issuer
       
For
For
Disapplication of pre-emption rights
Issuer
       
For
For
Authority to purchase own shares
Issuer
       
For
For
Authority to certain donations and expenditure
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Southwestern Energy Co.
May 21, 2013
845467109
SWN
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
 
 
Election of Directors:
 
For
For
1. John D Gass
Issuer
For
For
2. Catherine A. Kehr
Issuer
For
For
3. Greg D. Kerley
Issuer
For
For
4. Harold M. Korell
Issuer
For
For
5. Vello A. Kuuskraa
Issuer
For
For
6. Kenneth R. Mourton
Issuer
For
For
7. Steven L. Mueller
Issuer
For
For
8. Elliott Pew
Issuer
For
For
9. Alan H. Stevens
Issuer
       
For
For
Propsal to ratify independent registered public accounting firm for 2013
Issuer
       
For
For
Advisory vote to approve the company's executive compensation
Issuer
       
For
For
Proposal to approve the company's 2013 Incentive Plan
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Apache  Corporation
May 16, 2013
037411105
APA
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
   
Election of Directors :
 
For
For
1. Eugene C. Fiedorek
Issuer
For
For
2. Chansoo Joung
Issuer
For
For
3. William C. Montgomery
Issuer
       
For
For
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Apache's independent auditors
Issuer
       
For
For
Advisory vote to approve the compensation of Apache's named executive officers
Issuer
       
For
For
Approval of amendment to Apache's 2011 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan to increase the number of shares issuable under the plan
Issuer
       
For
For
Approval of amendment to Apache's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate Apache's classified board of directors
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Hess Corporation
May 16, 2013
42809H107
HES
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
Against
Election of Directors:
Security Holder
   
1. Rodney F. Chase
 
   
2. Harvey Golub
 
   
3. Karl F. Kurz
 
   
4. David McManus
 
   
5. Marshall D. Smith
 
       
For
For
Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31,2013
Issuer
       
Against
Against
Approval on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the company's Named Executive Officers
Issuer
       
For
For
Approval of an amendment to the restated certificate of incorporation and by-laws to declassify the board
Issuer
       
For
Against
Stockholder proposal recommending that the board of directors adopt a policy that requires an independent chairman
Security Holder
       
For
Against
Stockholder proposal recommending that the board of directors take action to implement a simple majority vote standard
Security Holder
       
For
Against
Stockholder proposal recommending that the company provide a report regarding political contributions
Security Holder
       
For
Against
Stockholder proposal submitted by Elliott Associates, L.P. and Elliott International, L.P. recommending that the company repeal any provision or amendment of the by-laws adopted without stockholder approval after February 2, 2011 and prior to the annual meeting
Security Holder
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
ISIN
Ticker
ARC Resources LTD
May 15, 2013
CA00208D4084
ARX
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Election of Directors:
Issuer
   
1. John P. Dielwart
 
   
2. Fred J. Dyment
 
   
3. Timothy J. Hearn
 
   
4. James C. Houck
 
   
5. Harold N. Kvisle
 
   
6. Kathleen M. O'Neill
 
   
7. Herbert C. Pinder, Jr.
 
   
8. Myron M. Stadnyk
 
   
9. Mac H. Van Wielingen
 
       
For
For
To appoint Deloitte LLP, chartered accountants, as auditors to hold office until the close of the next annual meeting of the Corporation, at such remuneration as may be determined by the Board of Directors of the Corporation
Issuer
       
For
For
A resolution to approve the Corporation's advisory vote on executive compensation
Issuer
       
For
For
A special resolution to amend the Articles of the Corporation to change the rights, privilages, restrictions and conditions in respect of the common shares, including changes to set forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which the Corporation may issue common shares as payment of stock dividends declared on its common shares
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
May 14, 2013
032511107
APC
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
   
Election of Directors:
 
For
For
1. Kevin P. Chilton
Issuer
For
For
2. Luke R. Corbett
Issuer
For
For
3. H. Paulett Eberhart
Issuer
For
For
4. Peter J. Fluor
Issuer
For
For
5. Richard L. George
Issuer
For
For
6. Preston M. Geren III
Issuer
For
For
7. Charles W. Goodyear
Issuer
For
For
8. John R. Gordon
Issuer
For
For
9. Eric D. Mullins
Issuer
For
For
10. Paula Rosput Reynolds
Issuer
For
For
11. R.A. Walker
Issuer
       
For
For
Ratification of appointment of KPMG LLP as independent auditor
Issuer
       
For
For
Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation
Issuer
       
Against
For
Stockholder proposal - Report on Political Contributions
Security Holder
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
ConocoPhillips
May 14, 2013
20825C104
COP
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
   
Election of Directors:
 
For
For
1. Richard L. Armitage
Issuer
For
For
2. Richard H. Auchinleck
Issuer
For
For
3. James E. Copeland, Jr.
Issuer
For
For
4. Jody L. Freeman
Issuer
For
For
5. Gay Huey Evans
Issuer
For
For
6. Ryan M. Lance
Issuer
For
For
7. Mohd H. Marican
Issuer
For
For
8. Robert A. Niblock
Issuer
For
For
9. Harald J. Norvik
Issuer
For
For
10. William E. Wade, Jr.
Issuer
       
For
For
To ratify appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as ConocoPhillips' independent registered public accounting firm for 2013
Issuer
       
For
For
Advisory approval of Executive Compensation
Issuer
       
Against
For
Report on Grassroots Lobbying Expenditures
Security Holder
       
Against
For
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
Security Holder
       
Against
For
Gender Identity Non-Discrimination
Security Holder
       
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Legacy Reserves LP
May 14, 2013
524707304
LGCY
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Election of Directors:
Issuer
   
1. Cary D. Brown
 
   
2. Kyle A. McGraw
 
   
3. Dale A. Brown
 
   
4. G. Larry Lawrence
 
   
5. William D. Sullivan
 
   
6. William R. Granberry
 
   
7. Kyle D. Vann
 
       
For
For
Ratification of the appointment of BDO USA, LLP as the company's independent registered public accountanting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Enerplus Corporation
May 10, 2013
292766102
ERF
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Election of Directors:
Issuer
   
1. David H. Barr
 
   
2. Edwin V. Dodge
 
   
3. James B. Fraser
 
   
4. Robert B. Hodgins
 
   
5. Gordon J. Kerr
 
   
6. Susan M. Mackenzie
 
   
7. Douglas R. Martin
 
   
8. Donald J. Nelson
 
   
9. David P. O'Brien
 
   
10. Elliott Pew
 
   
11. Glen D. Roane
 
   
12. Sheldon B. Steeves
 
       
For
For
To appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP, chartered accountants, as auditors of the Corporation
Issuer
       
For
For
To consider and, if thought advisable, to pass an ordinary resolution, the text of which is set forth in the Information Circular and Proxy Statement of the Corporation dated March 21, 2013 (The "Information Circular"), to approve all unallocated stock options under the Corporation's Stock Option Plan
Issuer
       
For
For
To consider and, if thought advisable, to pass an ordinary resolution, the text of which is set forth in the Information Circular, to approve the continuation and amendment and restatement of the Corporation's Shareholder Rights Plan
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Whiting Petroleum Corporation
May 7, 2013
966387102
WLL
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Election of Directors:
Issuer
   
1. Thomas L. Aller
 
   
2. Michael B. Walen
 
       
For
For
To approve the Whiting Petroleum Corporation 2013 Equity Incentive Plan
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve, by advisory vote, the compensation of the company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement
Issuer
       
For
For
To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2013
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
May 3, 2013
674599105
OXY
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
   
Election of Directors:
 
For
For
1. Spencer Abraham
Issuer
For
For
2. Howard I. Atkins
Issuer
For
For
3. Stephen I. Chazen
Issuer
For
For
4. Edward P. Djerejian
Issuer
For
For
5. John E. Feick
Issuer
For
For
6. Margaret M. Foran
Issuer
For
For
7. Carlos M. Gutierrez
Issuer
Against
Against
8. Ray R. Irani
Issuer
For
For
9. Avedick B. Poladian
Issuer
For
For
10. Aziz D. Syriani
Issuer
       
Against
Against
Advisory vote approving executive compensation
Issuer
       
For
For
Ratification of selection of KPMG LLP as independent auditors
Issuer
       
Against
For
Stockholder right to act by written consent
Security Holder
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation
May 2, 2013
127097103
COG
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
 
 
Election of Directors:
 
For
For
1. Robert L. Keiser
Issuer
For
For
2. W. Matt Ralls
Issuer
       
For
For
To ratify the appointment of the firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the company for its 2013 fiscal year
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the company's named executive officers
Issuer
       
Against
For
To consider a stockholder proposal to eliminate accelerated vesting of our senior executives' equity awards in the event of a change in control
Security Holder
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
May 2, 2013
136385101
CNQ
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Election of Directors:
Issuer
   
1. Catherine M. Best
 
   
2. N. Murray Edwards
 
   
3. Timothy W. Faithfull
 
   
4. Honourable Gary A. Filmon
 
   
5. Christopher L. Fong
 
   
6. Ambassador Gordon D. Giffin
 
   
7. Wilfred A. Gobert
 
   
8. Steve W. Laut
 
   
9. Keith A. J. Macphail
 
   
10. Honourable Frank J. McKenna
 
   
11. Eldon R. Smith
 
   
12. David A. Tuer
 
       
For
For
The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Acountants, Calgary, Alberta, as auditors of the corporation for the ensuing year and the authorization of the audit committee of the board of directors of the corporation to fix their remuneration
Issuer
       
For
For
An ordinary resolution approving all unallocated stock options pursuant to the amended, compiled and restated employee stock option plan of the corporation as set forth in the accompanying information circular
Issuer
       
For
For
On an advisory basis, accepting the corporation's approach to executive compensation as described in the information circular
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
EOG Resources, Inc.
May 2, 2013
26875P101
EOG
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
   
Election of Directors:
 
For
For
1. Charles R. Crisp
Issuer
For
For
2. James C. Day
Issuer
For
For
3. Mark G. Papa
Issuer
For
For
4. H. Leighton Steward
Issuer
For
For
5. Donald F. Textor
Issuer
For
For
6. William R. Thomas
Issuer
For
For
7. Frank G. Wisner
Issuer
       
For
For
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 31,2013
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve the amended and restated EOG Resources, Inc. 2008 omnibus equity compensation plan
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve, by non-binding vote, the compensation of the company's named executive officers
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Newfield Exploration Company
May 2, 2013
651290108
NFX
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
   
Election of Directors:
 
For
For
1. Lee K. Boothby
Issuer
For
For
2. Pamela J. Gardner
Issuer
For
For
3. John Randolph Kemp III
Issuer
For
For
4. Joseph H. Netherland
Issuer
For
For
5.Howard H. Newman
Issuer
For
For
6. Thomas G. Ricks
Issuer
For
For
7. Juanita M. Romans
Issuer
For
For
8. C. E. (Chuck) Shultz
Issuer
For
For
9. Richard K. Stoneburner
Issuer
For
For
10. J. Terry Strange
Issuer
       
For
For
Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2013
Issuer
       
For
For
Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Issuer
       
For
For
Approval of the First Amended and Restated Newfield Exploration Company 2011 Omnibus Stock Plan
Issuer
       
Against
For
Stockholder Proposal - Policy Requiring Independent Director with Environmental Expertise
Security Holder
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Suncor Energy Inc.
April 30, 2013
867224107
SU
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Election of Directors:
Issuer
   
1. Mel E. Benson
 
   
2. Dominic D'Alessandro
 
   
3. John T. Ferguson
 
   
4. W. Douglas Ford
 
   
5. Paul Haseldonckx
 
   
6. John R. Huff
 
   
7. Jacques Lamarre
 
   
8. Maureen McCaw
 
   
9. Michael W. O'Brien
 
   
10. James W. Simpson
 
   
11. Eira M. Thomas
 
   
12. Steven W. Williams
 
       
For
For
Re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor of Suncor Energy Inc. for the ensuing year and authorize the directors to fix their remuneration as such
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve the increase in the number of common shares of Suncor Energy Inc. reserved for issuance pursuant to the Suncor Energy Inc. Stock Option Plan by an additional 23,000,000 common shares, as described in the Management Proxy Circular
Issuer
       
For
For
To accept the approach to executive compensation disclosed in the Management Proxy Circular
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.
April 25, 2013
559080106
MMP
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Directors recommend: A vote for election of the following nominees
Issuer
   
1. Walter R. Arnheim
 
   
2. Patrick C. Eilers
 
       
For
For
Advisory resolution to approve Executive Compensation
Issuer
       
For
For
Ratification of appointment of Independent Auditor
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Cenovus Energy Inc.
April 24, 2013
15135U109
CVE
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Election of Directors:
Issuer
   
1. Ralph S. Cunningham
 
   
2. Patrick D. Daniel
 
   
3. Ian W. Delaney
 
   
4. Brian C. Ferguson
 
   
5. Michael A. Grandin
 
   
6. Valerie A.A. Nielsen
 
   
7. Charles M. Rampacek
 
   
8. Colin Taylor
 
   
9. Wayne G. Thomson
 
       
For
For
Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,  Chartered Accountants, as auditor of the corporation
Issuer
       
For
For
Acceptance of the corporation's approach to executive compensation as described in the Management Proxy Circular
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Marathon Oil Corporation
April 24, 2013
565849106
MRO
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
 
 
Election of Directors for a one-year term expiring in 2014:
 
For
For
1. Gregory H. Boyce
Issuer
For
For
2. Pierre Brondeau
Issuer
For
For
3. Clarence P. Cazalot, Jr.
Issuer
For
For
4. Linda Z. Cook
Issuer
For
For
5. Shirley Ann Jackson
Issuer
For
For
6. Philip Lader
Issuer
For
For
7. Michael E.J. Phelps
Issuer
For
For
8. Dennis H. Reilley
Issuer
       
For
For
Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company's independent auditor for 2013
Issuer
       
For
For
Board proposal for a non-binding advisory vote to approve the company's named executive officer compensation
Issuer
       
Against
For
Stockholder proposal seeking a report regarding the Company's lobbying activities, policies and procedures
Security Holder
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
Noble Energy, Inc.
April 23, 2013
655044105
NBL
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
   
Election of Directors:
 
For
For
1. Jeffrey L. Berenson
Issuer
For
For
2. Michael A. Cawley
Issuer
For
For
3. Edward F. Cox
Issuer
For
For
4. Charles D. Davidson
Issuer
For
For
5. Thomas J. Edelman
Issuer
For
For
6. Eric P. Grubman
Issuer
For
For
7. Kirby L. Hedrick
Issuer
For
For
8. Scott D. Urban
Issuer
For
For
9. William T. Van Kleef
Issuer
For
For
10. Molly K. Williamson
Issuer
       
For
For
To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the company's independent auditor
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the company's named executive officers
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve an amendment and restatement of the company's 1992  Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve an amendment to the company's Certificate of Incorporation
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve an amendment to the company's by-laws, all as more fully described in the Proxy Statement
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
EQT Corporation
April 17, 2013
26884L109
EQT
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
   
Election of Directors:
 
For
For
1. Vicky A. Bailey
Issuer
For
For
2. Kenneth M. Burke
Issuer
For
For
3. George L. Miles, Jr.
Issuer
For
For
4. Stephen A. Thorington
Issuer
       
For
For
Approval of the amendment and restatement of the Company's Restated Articles of Incorporation
Issuer
       
For
For
Advisory vote to approve the Company's Executive Compensation
Issuer
       
For
For
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's Independent Registered Public Accountant
Issuer
       
Against
For
Shareholder proposal regarding a Political Contribution Feasibility Study
Security Holder
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
BP P.L.C
April 11, 2013
055622104
BP
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
   
To re-elect as a Director:
 
For
For
1. Mr. R W Dudley
Issuer
For
For
2. Mr. I C Conn
Issuer
For
For
3. Dr. B Gilvary
Issuer
For
For
4. Mr. P M Anderson
Issuer
For
For
5. Admiral F L Bowman
Issuer
For
For
6. Mr. A Burgmans
Issuer
For
For
7. Mrs. C B Carroll
Issuer
For
For
8. Mr. G David
Issuer
For
For
9. Mr. I E L Davis
Issuer
For
For
10. Professor Dame Ann Dowling
Issuer
For
For
11. Mr. B R Nelson
Issuer
For
For
12. Mr. F P Nhleko
Issuer
For
For
13. Mr. A B Shilston
Issuer
For
For
14. Mr. C-H Svanberg
Issuer
       
For
For
To receive the Directors' Annual Report and Accounts
Issuer
       
For
For
To approve the Directors' Remuneration Report
Issuer
       
For
For
To reappoint Ernst & Young LLP as auditors and authorize the Board to fix their remuneration
Issuer
       
For
For
Special Resolution: to give limited authority for the purchase of its own shares by the Company
Issuer
       
For
For
To give limited authority to allot shares up to a specified amount
Issuer
       
For
For
Special Resolution: to give authority to allot a limited number of shares for cash free of pre-emption rights
Issuer
       
For
For
Special Resolution: to authorize the calling of general meetings (excluding Annual General Meetings) by notice of at least 14 clear days
Issuer
       
       
Company Name
Meeting Date
CUSIP
Ticker
National Fuel Gas Company
March 7, 2013
636180101
NFG
       
Vote
For/Against Management
Proposal
Proposed by Issuer or Security Holder
For
For
Directors recommend: A vote for election of the following nominees
Issuer
   
1. David C. Carroll
 
   
2. Craig G. Matthews
 
   
3. David F. Smith
 
       
For
For
Vote to ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Registered Public Accounting Firm
Issuer
       
For
For
Advisory approval of executive compensation
Issuer
       
       

 
 

 




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 PIPELINE & ENERGY FUND, INC.  
       
Date: August 20, 2013
By:
/s/ Terry Matlack  
    Terry Matlack  
    Chief Executive Officer