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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001438934-12-000324
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: N-PX
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20120630
FILED AS OF DATE: 20120824
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20120824
EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20120824
FILER:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: JOHN HANCOCK SOVEREIGN BOND FUND
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000045288
IRS NUMBER: 042528977
STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: N-PX
SEC ACT: 1940 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-02402
FILM NUMBER: 121054830
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS
STREET 2: 601 CONGRESS STREET
CITY: BOSTON
STATE: MA
ZIP: 02210
BUSINESS PHONE: 617-663-3000
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: C/O JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS
STREET 2: 601 CONGRESS STREET
CITY: BOSTON
STATE: MA
ZIP: 02210
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HANCOCK JOHN SOVEREIGN BOND FUND
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930921
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HANCOCK JOHN BONDS
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930921
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HANCOCK JOHN BOND TRUST
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19910704
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Class B
JHBBX
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Class C
JHCBX
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Class I
JHBIX
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Class R6
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N-PX
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brd0310000045288.txt
BRD0310000045288.TXT
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-2402
NAME OF REGISTRANT: John Hancock Sovereign Bond
Fund
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 601 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: Charles Rizzo
601 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 617-663-3000
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 05/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2011 - 06/30/2012
2X03 John Hancock Funds Bond Fund
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AON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933610328
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Security: 037389AK9
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-May-2012
Ticker:
ISIN: US037389AK90
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESTER B. KNIGHT Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY C. CASE Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FULVIO CONTI Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHERYL A. FRANCIS Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDGAR D. JANNOTTA Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MICHAEL LOSH Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. MORRISON Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD B. MYERS Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. NOTEBAERT Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLORIA SANTONA Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLYN Y. WOO Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS AON'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933571665
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Security: 060505559
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2012
Ticker: BMLPRQ
ISIN: US0605055591
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MUKESH D. AMBANI Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN S. BIES Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIRGIS W. COLBERT Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, Mgmt For For
JR.
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN T. MOYNIHAN Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD E. POWELL Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. ROSSOTTI Mgmt Against Against
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. SCULLY Mgmt For For
2. AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) "SAY ON PAY" VOTE Mgmt For For
TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
3. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2012.
4. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DISCLOSURE OF Shr Against For
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT.
5. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - GRASSROOTS AND OTHER Shr For Against
LOBBYING.
6. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - EXECUTIVES TO RETAIN Shr For Against
SIGNIFICANT STOCK.
7. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - MORTGAGE SERVICING Shr Against For
OPERATIONS.
8. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - PROHIBITION ON Shr Against For
POLITICAL SPENDING.
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GREEKTOWN SUPERHOLDINGS INC Agenda Number: 933608905
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Security: 392485108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2012
Ticker: GRKT
ISIN: US3924851088
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
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GREEKTOWN SUPERHOLDINGS INC Agenda Number: 933608905
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Security: 392485207
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2012
Ticker: GRKTP
ISIN: US3924852078
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
* Management position unknown
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.
(Registrant) John Hancock Sovereign Bond Fund
By (Signature) /s/ Keith F. Hartstein
Name Keith F. Hartstein
Title President
Date 08/24/2012