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: 811-22072
NAME OF REGISTRANT: Cushing MLP Total Return
Fund
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 8117 Preston Road
Suite 440
Dallas, TX 75225
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: Cushing Asset Management
LP
8117 Preston Road
Suite 440
Dallas, TX 75225
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 214-692-6334
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 11/30
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2015 - 06/30/2016
Cushing MLP Total Return Fund
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BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P. Agenda Number: 934399014
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Security: 118230101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-Jun-2016
Ticker: BPL
ISIN: US1182301010
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
OLIVER G. RICHARD, III Mgmt For For
CLARK C. SMITH Mgmt For For
FRANK S. SOWINSKI Mgmt For For
2. THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Mgmt For For
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS BUCKEYE PARTNERS,
L.P.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2016.
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CAPITAL PRODUCT PARTNERS L.P. Agenda Number: 934245843
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Security: Y11082107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Jul-2015
Ticker: CPLP
ISIN: MHY110821078
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
D. CHRISTACOPOULOS Mgmt For For
ABEL RASTERHOFF Mgmt For For
2. PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
DELOITTE HADJIPAVLOU, SOFIANOS & CAMBANIS
S.A. AS AUDITORS OF CAPITAL PRODUCT
PARTNERS L.P.
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FIDELITY INSTL CASH PORTFOLIOS Agenda Number: 934286421
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Security: 316175108
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 12-Feb-2016
Ticker: FIGXX
ISIN: US3161751082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
ELIZABETH S. ACTON Mgmt For For
JOHN ENGLER Mgmt For For
ALBERT R. GAMPER, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT F. GARTLAND Mgmt For For
ABIGAIL P. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
ARTHUR E. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL E. KENNEALLY Mgmt For For
JAMES H. KEYES Mgmt For For
MARIE L. KNOWLES Mgmt For For
GEOFFREY A. VON KUHN Mgmt For For
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FIDELITY INSTL CASH PORTFOLIOS Agenda Number: 934286421
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Security: 316175207
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 12-Feb-2016
Ticker: FMPXX
ISIN: US3161752072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
ELIZABETH S. ACTON Mgmt For For
JOHN ENGLER Mgmt For For
ALBERT R. GAMPER, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT F. GARTLAND Mgmt For For
ABIGAIL P. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
ARTHUR E. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL E. KENNEALLY Mgmt For For
JAMES H. KEYES Mgmt For For
MARIE L. KNOWLES Mgmt For For
GEOFFREY A. VON KUHN Mgmt For For
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GASLOG PARTNERS LP Agenda Number: 934367067
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Security: Y2687W108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2016
Ticker: GLOP
ISIN: MHY2687W1084
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. TO ELECT ROBERT B. ALLARDICE III AS A CLASS Mgmt For For
I DIRECTOR TO SERVE FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM
UNTIL THE 2019 ANNUAL MEETING OR UNTIL HIS
SUCCESSOR HAS BEEN ELECTED OR APPOINTED.
2. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016.
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GOLAR LNG LIMITED Agenda Number: 934268992
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Security: G9456A100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Sep-2015
Ticker: GLNG
ISIN: BMG9456A1009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 TO RE-ELECT TOR OLAV TROIM AS A DIRECTOR OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY.
2 TO RE-ELECT DANIEL RABUN AS A DIRECTOR OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY.
3 TO RE-ELECT FREDRIK HALVORSEN AS A DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY.
4 TO RE-ELECT CARL STEEN AS A DIRECTOR OF THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY.
5 TO RE-ELECT ANDREW J.D. WHALLEY AS A Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
6 TO ELECT NIELS G. STOLT-NIELSEN AS A Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
7 PROPOSAL TO RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP OF Mgmt For For
LONDON, ENGLAND AS AUDITORS AND TO
AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THEIR
REMUNERATION.
8 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION OF THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A TOTAL
AMOUNT OF FEES NOT TO EXCEED US$1,500,000
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015.
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GOLAR LNG PARTNERS LP Agenda Number: 934269007
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Security: Y2745C102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Sep-2015
Ticker: GMLP
ISIN: MHY2745C1021
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 TO ELECT ANDREW J.D. WHALLEY AS A CLASS III Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE PARTNERSHIP WHOSE TERM WILL
EXPIRE AT THE 2018 ANNUAL MEETING OF
LIMITED PARTNERS.
2 TO ELECT PAUL LEAND AS A CLASS III DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
OF THE PARTNERSHIP WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE
AT THE 2018 ANNUAL MEETING OF LIMITED
PARTNERS.
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KINDER MORGAN, INC. Agenda Number: 934353044
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Security: 49456B101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-May-2016
Ticker: KMI
ISIN: US49456B1017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
RICHARD D. KINDER Mgmt For For
STEVEN J. KEAN Mgmt For For
TED A. GARDNER Mgmt For For
ANTHONY W. HALL, JR. Mgmt For For
GARY L. HULTQUIST Mgmt For For
RONALD L. KUEHN, JR. Mgmt For For
DEBORAH A. MACDONALD Mgmt For For
MICHAEL C. MORGAN Mgmt For For
ARTHUR C. REICHSTETTER Mgmt For For
FAYEZ SAROFIM Mgmt For For
C. PARK SHAPER Mgmt For For
WILLIAM A. SMITH Mgmt For For
JOEL V. STAFF Mgmt For For
ROBERT F. VAGT Mgmt For For
PERRY M. WAUGHTAL Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2016
3. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO A REPORT Shr Against For
ON OUR COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE
4. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO A REPORT Shr Against For
ON METHANE EMISSIONS
5. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ANNUAL Shr Against For
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
6. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO A REPORT Shr Against For
ON DIVERSITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS,L.P. Agenda Number: 934333105
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Security: 559080106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-Apr-2016
Ticker: MMP
ISIN: US5590801065
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
WALTER R. ARNHEIM Mgmt For For
PATRICK C. EILERS Mgmt For For
2. AMENDMENT OF LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
3. ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION
4. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITOR
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MARKWEST ENERGY PARTNERS LP Agenda Number: 934295951
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Security: 570759100
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 01-Dec-2015
Ticker: MWE
ISIN: US5707591005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN Mgmt For For
OF MERGER, DATED AS OF JULY 11, 2015, AS
SUCH AGREEMENT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO
TIME, BY AND AMONG MPLX LP, MPLX GP LLC,
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION, SAPPHIRE
HOLDCO LLC AND MARKWEST ENERGY PARTNERS,
L.P., AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED
THEREBY.
2. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY, Mgmt For For
NON-BINDING BASIS, THE MERGER-RELATED
COMPENSATION PAYMENTS THAT MAY BECOME
PAYABLE TO MARKWEST ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.'S
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE MERGER.
3. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT
SUFFICIENT VOTES TO APPROVE PROPOSAL 1 AT
THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING.
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NUSTAR ENERGY L P Agenda Number: 934313343
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Security: 67058H102
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 28-Jan-2016
Ticker: NS
ISIN: US67058H1023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. TO APPROVE THE NUSTAR GP, LLC FIFTH AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED 2000 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
(THE "AMENDED PLAN").
2. TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON THE PROPOSAL TO Mgmt For For
ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY,
TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE
NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES TO APPROVE THE AMENDED
PLAN AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING.
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NUSTAR GP HOLDINGS, LLC Agenda Number: 934344540
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Security: 67059L102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2016
Ticker: NSH
ISIN: US67059L1026
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
WILLIAM E. GREEHEY Mgmt Split 17% For Split
JELYNNE LEBLANC-BURLEY Mgmt Split 17% For Split
2. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt Split 17% For Split
NUSTAR GP HOLDINGS, LLC'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016.
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ONEOK, INC. Agenda Number: 934379365
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Security: 682680103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-May-2016
Ticker: OKE
ISIN: US6826801036
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN L. DERKSEN Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JULIE H. EDWARDS Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. GIBSON Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL J. LARSON Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN J. MALCOLM Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN S. MCCARTHY Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JIM W. MOGG Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATTYE L. MOORE Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY D. PARKER Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDUARDO A. RODRIGUEZ Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TERRY K. SPENCER Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF ONEOK, INC. FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2016
3. AN ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE ONEOK, INC.'S Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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SPECTRA ENERGY CORP Agenda Number: 934339842
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Security: 847560109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2016
Ticker: SE
ISIN: US8475601097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY L. EBEL Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F. ANTHONY COMPER Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AUSTIN A. ADAMS Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH ALVARADO Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA L. CARTER Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE P. CAZALOT Mgmt For For
JR
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER B. HAMILTON Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MIRANDA C. HUBBS Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL MCSHANE Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL G. MORRIS Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E.J. PHELPS Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS SPECTRA ENERGY CORP'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016.
3. APPROVAL OF SPECTRA ENERGY CORP 2007 Mgmt For For
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND
RESTATED.
4. APPROVAL OF SPECTRA ENERGY CORP EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND
RESTATED.
5. AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
6. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING DISCLOSURE Shr Against For
OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
7. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING DISCLOSURE Shr Against For
OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES.
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SUNOCO LOGISTICS PARTNERS L.P. Agenda Number: 934293919
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Security: 86764L108
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 01-Dec-2015
Ticker: SXL
ISIN: US86764L1089
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. APPROVAL OF THE SUNOCO PARTNERS LLC Mgmt For For
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN, AS PROPOSED TO BE
AMENDED AND RESTATED, WHICH, AMONG OTHER
THINGS, PROVIDES FOR AN INCREASE IN THE
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COMMON UNITS RESERVED AND
AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY WITH RESPECT TO
AWARDS UNDER THE SUNOCO PARTNERS LLC
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND ..
(DUE TO SPACE LIMITS, SEE PROXY STATEMENT
FOR FULL PROPOSAL).
2. APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Mgmt For For
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.
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TARGA RESOURCES CORP. Agenda Number: 934321566
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Security: 87612G101
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 12-Feb-2016
Ticker: TRGP
ISIN: US87612G1013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL TO Mgmt For For
APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK OF TARGA RESOURCES CORP. (THE
"COMPANY") IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER
CONTEMPLATED BY THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF
MERGER, DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 2, 2015, BY
AND AMONG THE COMPANY, SPARTAN MERGER SUB
LLC, TARGA RESOURCES PARTNERS ... (DUE TO
SPACE LIMITS, SEE PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL
PROPOSAL)
2. TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL TO Mgmt For For
APPROVE ONE OR MORE ADJOURNMENTS OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE
TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE
NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES TO APPROVE THE TRC
STOCK ISSUANCE PROPOSAL.
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TARGA RESOURCES CORP. Agenda Number: 934367396
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Security: 87612G101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2016
Ticker: TRGP
ISIN: US87612G1013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
RENE R. JOYCE Mgmt For For
WATERS S. DAVIS, IV Mgmt For For
CHRIS TONG Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS.
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TARGA RESOURCES PARTNERS LP Agenda Number: 934322102
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Security: 87611X105
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 12-Feb-2016
Ticker: NGLS
ISIN: US87611X1054
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL TO Mgmt For For
APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER,
DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 2, 2015, BY AND AMONG
TARGA RESOURCES CORP. ("TRC"), SPARTAN
MERGER SUB LLC, TARGA RESOURCES PARTNERS LP
(THE "PARTNERSHIP") AND TARGA RESOURCES GP
LLC, PURSUANT TO WHICH TRC WILL ACQUIRE
INDIRECTLY ALL OF ... (DUE TO SPACE LIMITS,
SEE PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL PROPOSAL)
2. TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON, ON AN ADVISORY, Mgmt For For
NON-BINDING BASIS, THE COMPENSATION
PAYMENTS THAT MAY BE PAID OR BECOME PAYABLE
TO THE PARTNERSHIP'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER,
WHICH IS REFERRED TO AS THE "TRP
COMPENSATION PROPOSAL."
* 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) Cushing MLP Total Return Fund
By (Signature) /s/ Jerry V Swank
Name Jerry V Swank
Title President
Date 08/25/2016