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: The 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: Jerry V. Swank
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: 07/01/2013 - 06/30/2014
The Cushing MLP Total Return Fund
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ATLAS ENERGY L P Agenda Number: 933947903
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Security: 04930A104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2014
Ticker: ATLS
ISIN: US04930A1043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
EDWARD E. COHEN Mgmt For For
ELLEN F. WARREN Mgmt For For
2 APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DISCLOSED PURSUANT TO
THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE
SEC, INCLUDING THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS, COMPENSATION TABLES AND
NARRATIVE DISCUSSION.
3 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF GRANT Mgmt For For
THORNTON LLP AS THE PARTNERSHIP'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014.
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BLUEKNIGHT ENERGY PARTNERS LP Agenda Number: 934029453
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Security: 09625U109
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 23-Jun-2014
Ticker: BKEP
ISIN: US09625U1097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE TERMS OF THE Mgmt For For
BLUEKNIGHT ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P. EMPLOYEE
UNIT PURCHASE PLAN.
2. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND Mgmt For For
RESTATEMENT OF THE BLUEKNIGHT ENERGY
PARTNERS G.P., L.L.C. LONG-TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COMMON UNITS
ISSUABLE UNDER SUCH PLAN BY 1,500,000
COMMON UNITS FROM 2,600,000 COMMON UNITS TO
4,100,000 COMMON UNITS AND MAKE CERTAIN
OTHER CHANGES.
3. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
SPECIAL MEETING TO A LATER DATE OR DATES,
IF DEEMED NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO
SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT
SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING TO APPROVE PROPOSAL 1 AND/OR
PROPOSAL 2.
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BLUEKNIGHT ENERGY PARTNERS LP Agenda Number: 934029453
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Security: 09625U208
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 23-Jun-2014
Ticker: BKEPP
ISIN: US09625U2087
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE TERMS OF THE Mgmt For For
BLUEKNIGHT ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P. EMPLOYEE
UNIT PURCHASE PLAN.
2. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND Mgmt For For
RESTATEMENT OF THE BLUEKNIGHT ENERGY
PARTNERS G.P., L.L.C. LONG-TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COMMON UNITS
ISSUABLE UNDER SUCH PLAN BY 1,500,000
COMMON UNITS FROM 2,600,000 COMMON UNITS TO
4,100,000 COMMON UNITS AND MAKE CERTAIN
OTHER CHANGES.
3. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
SPECIAL MEETING TO A LATER DATE OR DATES,
IF DEEMED NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO
SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT
SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING TO APPROVE PROPOSAL 1 AND/OR
PROPOSAL 2.
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BREITBURN ENERGY PARTNERS L.P. Agenda Number: 934009158
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Security: 106776107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Jun-2014
Ticker: BBEP
ISIN: US1067761072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
RANDALL H. BREITENBACH Mgmt For For
DAVID B. KILPATRICK Mgmt For For
2. ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) PROPOSAL TO APPROVE Mgmt For For
THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS OF BREITBURN GP, LLC.
3. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP AS THE
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2014.
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BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P. Agenda Number: 933992580
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Security: 118230101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-Jun-2014
Ticker: BPL
ISIN: US1182301010
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
FORREST E. WYLIE Mgmt For For
BARBARA J. DUGANIER Mgmt For For
JOSEPH A. LASALA, JR. Mgmt For For
MARTIN A. WHITE 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 2014.
3. THE APPROVAL, IN AN ADVISORY VOTE, OF THE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION OF BUCKEYE'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS AS DESCRIBED IN OUR PROXY
STATEMENT PURSUANT TO ITEM 402 OF
REGULATION S-K.
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CAPITAL PRODUCT PARTNERS L.P. Agenda Number: 933846252
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Security: Y11082107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Jul-2013
Ticker: CPLP
ISIN: MHY110821078
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
KEITH FORMAN Mgmt No vote
E.G. BAIRACTARIS Mgmt No vote
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EAGLE ROCK ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P. Agenda Number: 933945505
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Security: 26985R104
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2014
Ticker: EROC
ISIN: US26985R1041
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE CONTRIBUTION Mgmt For For
AGREEMENT DATED AS OF DECEMBER 23, 2013, BY
AND AMONG EAGLE ROCK ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
("EAGLE ROCK"), REGENCY ENERGY PARTNERS LP
("REGENCY") AND REGAL MIDSTREAM LLC, A
WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF REGENCY, AND THE
OTHER TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY
(COLLECTIVELY, THE "CONTRIBUTION").
2 ADVISORY, NON-BINDING PROPOSAL TO APPROVE Mgmt For For
THE RELATED COMPENSATION PAYMENTS THAT MAY
BE PAID OR BECOME PAYABLE TO ONE OF EAGLE
ROCK'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE CONTRIBUTION.
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EAGLE ROCK ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P. Agenda Number: 934014539
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Security: 26985R104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2014
Ticker: EROC
ISIN: US26985R1041
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
WILLIAM K. WHITE Mgmt For For
2. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
OFFICER COMPENSATION.
3. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE PARTNERSHIP TO
EXAMINE, AUDIT AND REPORT TO UNITHOLDERS ON
THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
OUR PARTNERSHIP AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014.
4. TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED EAGLE Mgmt For For
ROCK ENERGY PARTNERS LONG TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN.
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GOLAR LNG PARTNERS LP Agenda Number: 933863929
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Security: Y2745C102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-Sep-2013
Ticker: GMLP
ISIN: MHY2745C1021
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 TO ELECT BART VELDHUIZEN AS A CLASS I Mgmt No vote
DIRECTOR OF THE PARTNERSHIP WHOSE TERM WILL
EXPIRE AT THE 2016 ANNUAL MEETING OF
LIMITED PARTNERS.
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LEGACY RESERVES LP Agenda Number: 933966472
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Security: 524707304
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2014
Ticker: LGCY
ISIN: US5247073043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
CARY D. BROWN Mgmt For For
KYLE A. MCGRAW Mgmt For For
DALE A. BROWN Mgmt For For
G. LARRY LAWRENCE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM R. GRANBERRY Mgmt For For
KYLE D. VANN Mgmt For For
2. ADVISORY RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
3. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO USA, Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2014.
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LINNCO, LLC Agenda Number: 933935491
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Security: 535782106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2014
Ticker: LNCO
ISIN: US5357821066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
MARK E. ELLIS Mgmt For For
DAVID D. DUNLAP Mgmt For For
STEPHEN J. HADDEN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL C. LINN Mgmt For For
JOSEPH P. MCCOY Mgmt For For
JEFFREY C. SWOVELAND Mgmt For For
2. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT OF LINN FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014.
3. TO PROVIDE A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE Mgmt For For
APPROVING LINN'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
PROGRAM.
4. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT OF LINNCO,
LLC ("LINNCO") FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2014.
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MARKWEST ENERGY PARTNERS LP Agenda Number: 934004906
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Security: 570759100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-Jun-2014
Ticker: MWE
ISIN: US5707591005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
FRANK M. SEMPLE Mgmt For For
DONALD D. WOLF Mgmt For For
W.A. BRUCKMANN III Mgmt For For
MICHAEL L. BEATTY Mgmt For For
CHARLES K. DEMPSTER Mgmt For For
DONALD C. HEPPERMANN Mgmt For For
RANDALL J. LARSON Mgmt For For
ANNE E. FOX MOUNSEY Mgmt For For
WILLIAM P. NICOLETTI Mgmt For For
2 TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DESCRIBED IN THE
PARTNERSHIP'S PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE 2014
ANNUAL MEETING OF COMMON UNITHOLDERS.
3 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Mgmt For For
THE PARTNERSHIP'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014.
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NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P. Agenda Number: 933893059
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Security: Y62267102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Dec-2013
Ticker: NMM
ISIN: MHY622671029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
DIMITRIS P. GKOURAS Mgmt For For
2. PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013.
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NUSTAR GP HOLDINGS, LLC Agenda Number: 933936518
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Security: 67059L102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2014
Ticker: NSH
ISIN: US67059L1026
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
BRADLEY C. BARRON Mgmt For For
WILLIAM B. BURNETT Mgmt For For
2. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
NUSTAR GP HOLDINGS, LLC'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2014.
3. TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
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PVR PARTNERS, L.P. Agenda Number: 933926062
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Security: 693665101
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 20-Mar-2014
Ticker: PVR
ISIN: US6936651016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT Mgmt For For
THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS
OF OCTOBER 9, 2013 (AS IT MAY BE AMENDED
FROM TIME TO TIME), WHICH IS REFERRED TO AS
THE MERGER AGREEMENT, BY AND AMONG PVR, PVR
GP, LLC, THE GENERAL PARTNER OF PVR,
REGENCY ENERGY PARTNERS LP, AND REGENCY GP
LP, THE GENERAL PARTNER OF REGENCY, AND THE
TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY.
2 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A PROPOSAL TO Mgmt For For
APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE PVR SPECIAL
MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT
SUFFICIENT VOTES TO ADOPT THE MERGER
AGREEMENT AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING.
3 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A PROPOSAL TO Mgmt For For
APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING)
BASIS, THE RELATED COMPENSATION PAYMENTS
THAT WILL OR MAY BE PAID BY PVR TO ITS
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE MERGER.
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QR ENERGY LP (QRE) Agenda Number: 933921163
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Security: 74734R108
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 10-Mar-2014
Ticker: QRE
ISIN: US74734R1086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE QRE Mgmt For For
GP, LLC LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN - THIS
PROPOSAL IS TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT
IN ORDER TO APPROVE THE INCREASE IN THE
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COMMON UNITS THAT MAY BE
GRANTED AS EQUITY-BASED AWARDS UNDER THE
LTIP. THIS PROPOSAL IS ALSO TO APPROVE THE
MODIFICATION OF AN ... (DUE TO SPACE
LIMITS, SEE PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL
PROPOSAL)
2. APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Mgmt For For
MEETING - THIS PROPOSAL IS 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 PROPOSAL NO. 1. ... (DUE TO SPACE
LIMITS, SEE PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL
PROPOSAL)
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TARGA RESOURCES CORP. Agenda Number: 933968488
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Security: 87612G101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-May-2014
Ticker: TRGP
ISIN: US87612G1013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
CHARLES R. CRISP Mgmt For For
LAURA C. FULTON Mgmt For For
JAMES W. WHALEN Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
3. ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
4. A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr Against For
PUBLICATION OF A REPORT ON METHANE
EMISSIONS
* 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) The Cushing MLP Total Return Fund
By (Signature) /s/ Daniel L. Spears
Name Daniel L. Spears
Title President
Date 08/18/2014