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Note on Brighthouse: its funds did not all vote the same way on 11.4% of the 112,275 ballot items it voted. Those items are not in the percentage above; the ones it shares with this pair are listed under “Split votes”.
Vanguard 2023-2024 · Brighthouse 2023-2024 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 75,681 | 58,425 | 5,126 | 12,130 | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| Board proposals | 63,748 | 48,190 | 4,731 | 10,827 | 91.1% | 85.3% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 488 | 18 | 15 | 455 | 54.5% | 33.5% |
| Other items | 11,445 | 10,217 | 380 | 848 | 96.4% | 93.3% |
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470 items. “Voted differently”: each manager’s funds all voted one way, and the two ways differ. “Split”: at least one manager’s funds did not all vote the same way.
| Company | Meeting | Proposal | On the ballot from | Board recommended | Vanguard | Brighthouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA INC. | June 13, 2024 | A stockholder proposal regarding annual reporting on anti-harassment and discrimination efforts, if properly presented. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 24 AGAINST |
Split 5 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 12 ABSTAIN |
| TESLA INC. | June 13, 2024 | A stockholder proposal regarding committing to a moratorium on sourcing minerals from deep sea mining, if properly presented. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 25 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST, 12 ABSTAIN |
| TESLA INC. | June 13, 2024 | A stockholder proposal regarding reporting on effects and risks associated with electromagnetic radiation and wireless technologies, if properly presented. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 26 funds |
Split 7 AGAINST, 12 ABSTAIN |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC. | April 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal to report on due diligence efforts to identify risks associated with product misuse. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 39 AGAINST |
Split 9 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| TEXAS ROADHOUSE INC. | May 16, 2024 | An Advisory Vote on a Shareholder Proposal Regarding the Issuance of a Climate Report. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 7 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
| THE TIMKEN COMPANY | May 3, 2024 | Consideration of a shareholder proposal requesting that The Timken Company adopt independently-verified short- and medium-term science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, inclusive of emissions from its full value chain, in order to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 22 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
| THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. | June 4, 2024 | Shareholder proposal for a report on effectiveness of social compliance efforts in TJX's supply chain Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 39 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST, 9 ABSTAIN |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal relating to CEO pay ratio and executive compensation, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 26 funds |
Split 4 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal relating to GHG emissions, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 26 funds |
Split 4 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal relating to a report on methane in the energy sector, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 26 funds |
Split 4 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal relating to human rights risks in underwriting, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 26 funds |
Split 4 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN |
| THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY | April 3, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal, if properly presented, requesting a gender transitioning compensation and benefits report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Contested | AGAINST 3 funds |
Split 1 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
| THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY | April 3, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal, if properly presented, requesting a political expenditures report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Contested | Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN |
| THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY | April 3, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal, if properly presented, requesting publication of recipients of charitable contributions. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Contested | AGAINST 3 funds |
Split 1 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY | May 21, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding cage-free eggs, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 19 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 3 ABSTAIN |
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY | May 21, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a racial equity audit, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 19 funds |
Split 3 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
| THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. | April 30, 2024 | Vote on a Stockholder Proposal Requesting the Company Issue a Report Assessing Policy Options Related to Venting and Flaring, if Properly Presented at the Annual Meeting. Other |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | Split 1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
ABSTAIN 4 funds |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP. | April 23, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on Board oversight of risks related to discrimination, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 24 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP. | April 23, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding an annual report on lobbying activities, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | February 8, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding Tyson Foods labor practices. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
ABSTAIN 4 funds |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | February 8, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding Tyson Foods' labor practices. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
Split 3 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | February 8, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding a circular economy for packaging. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 29 funds |
Split 5 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | February 8, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding corporate climate lobbying. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
Split 3 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | February 8, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding deforestation-free supply chains. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
Split 5 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC. | May 6, 2024 | Stockholder proposal to prepare an independent third-party audit on Driver health and safety. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 28 funds |
Split 6 AGAINST, 10 ABSTAIN |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC. | May 2, 2024 | To prepare a report on the risks arising from voluntary carbon-reduction commitments. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 34 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC. | May 2, 2024 | To prepare an annual report on the effectiveness of UPS's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | Split 1 FOR, 33 AGAINST |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN |
| UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. | June 3, 2024 | If properly presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the shareholder proposal requiring a political contributions congruency report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 39 AGAINST |
Split 2 FOR, 8 AGAINST, 9 ABSTAIN |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Civil liberties in digital services Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 28 funds |
Split 4 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Lead-sheathed cable report Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 28 funds |
Split 4 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Lobbying activities report Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 28 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Political expenditures misalignment Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 28 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Prohibit political contributions study Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 28 funds |
Split 4 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding a report on racial and gender pay gaps. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 31 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 6 AGAINST, 9 ABSTAIN |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. | January 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a living wage policy. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. | January 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on cigarette waste. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
Split 2 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. | January 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on the risks of reproductive healthcare legislation. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. | January 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting an EEO policy risk report. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
Split 2 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Corporate Financial Sustainability Report Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 28 funds |
Split 2 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Corporate Financial Sustainability Report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
Split 1 AGAINST, 8 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Human Rights Impact Assessment Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Human Rights Impact Assessments. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
Split 1 FOR, 8 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Publication of Targets for Transitioning from Gestation Crates in Pork Supply Chain Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 27 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 10 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Racial Equity Audit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Racial Equity Audit. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 1 fund |
Split 1 FOR, 8 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Report on Respecting Workforce Civil Liberties Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 28 funds |
Split 2 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Report on Respecting Workforce Civil Liberties. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
Split 1 AGAINST, 8 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Set Compensation that Optimizes Portfolio Value for Company Shareholders Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 28 funds |
Split 2 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Set Compensation that Optimizes Portfolio Value for Company Shareholders. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
Split 1 FOR, 8 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Workplace Safety & Violence Review Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Workplace Safety & Violence Review. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 1 fund |
Split 1 FOR, 8 ABSTAIN |
| WALT DISNEY | April 3, 2024 | Shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, requesting a report on gender transitioning compensation and benefits. Say-on-Pay |
Shareholder (E&S) | Contested | AGAINST 27 funds |
Split 3 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
| WALT DISNEY CO. | April 3, 2024 | Shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, requesting publication of recipients of charitable contributions. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Contested | AGAINST 27 funds |
Split 4 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
| WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY INC. | June 3, 2024 | To vote on a stockholder proposal entitled, "Corporate Financial Sustainability", if properly presented. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 24 funds |
Split 4 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY INC. | June 3, 2024 | To vote on a stockholder proposal entitled, "Report on Use of Al", if properly presented. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 24 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WARRIOR MET COAL INC. | April 25, 2024 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: To adopt a resolution urging the Board of Directors to commission and oversee an assessment of the Company's respect for the internationally recognized human rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Contested | Split 1 FOR, 21 AGAINST |
Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Climate Lobbying Congruency Report. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 34 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Report on Congruency of Political Spending and Corporate Values. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 34 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Report on Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 34 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Audit of Climate Transition Policies. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 37 funds |
Split 6 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Respecting Indigenous Peoples Rights. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 11 funds |
Split 3 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Respecting Indigenous Peoples' Rights. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Risks of Politicized De-Banking. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 37 funds |
Split 6 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Assessment of Respect for Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 34 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Transparency in Lobbying Annual Report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 34 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION | June 12, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on risks of politicized de-banking. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 17 funds |
Split 1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WESTLAKE CORP. | May 9, 2024 | A stockholder proposal regarding the preparation of a report on reducing plastic pollution of the oceans. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 25 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 ABSTAIN |
| WINGSTOP INC. | May 23, 2024 | Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emissions reporting and goals, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders; and Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 19 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 8 ABSTAIN |
| YUM! BRANDS INC. | May 16, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Adoption of a Policy on the Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials in Food-Producing Animals. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 27 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST, 8 ABSTAIN |
| ZIONS BANCORPORATION, N.A | April 26, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on risks of politicized de-banking. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 24 funds |
Split 1 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 18, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.