Nuveen Energy MLP Total Return Fund (JMF) N-PX Annual report of proxy voting record

FORM N-PX

ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF

REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

Investment Company Act file number 811-22482

Nuveen Energy MLP Total Return Fund

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Cedric H. Antosiewicz – Chief Administrative Officer

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 312-917-7700

Date of fiscal year-end: November 30

Date of reporting period: June 30, 2017

Item 1. Proxy Voting Record

Account Name	Company Name	Primary Ticker Symbol	Security ID	Meeting Date	Committee Name	Proposal Short Text	Recommended Vote	Vote	For/Against Management
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP)	KNOP	Y48125101	10-Aug-2016	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP)	KNOP	Y48125101	10-Aug-2016	Management	Miscellaneous Corporate Actions	/	N	/
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	GOLAR LNG PARTNERS LP	GMLP	Y2745C102	28-Sep-2016	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	TESORO LOGISTICS LP	TLLP	88160T107	04-Oct-2016	Management	Amend Stock Compensation Plan	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	TESORO LOGISTICS LP	TLLP	88160T107	04-Oct-2016	Management	Approve Motion to Adjourn Meeting	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	23-Nov-2016	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	23-Nov-2016	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	23-Nov-2016	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	23-Nov-2016	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	23-Nov-2016	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	23-Nov-2016	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	23-Nov-2016	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	23-Nov-2016	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	23-Nov-2016	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	23-Nov-2016	Management	Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	23-Nov-2016	Management	14A Executive Compensation	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	NAVIOS MARITIME MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P.	NAP	Y62134104	15-Dec-2016	Management	Election of Directors: Stefan Kuch	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	NAVIOS MARITIME MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P.	NAP	Y62134104	15-Dec-2016	Management	Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	JP ENERGY PARTNERS LP	JPEP	46643C109	07-Mar-2017	Management	Approve Merger Agreement	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	JP ENERGY PARTNERS LP	JPEP	46643C109	07-Mar-2017	Management	Approve Motion to Adjourn Meeting	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	JP ENERGY PARTNERS LP	JPEP	46643C109	07-Mar-2017	Management	14A Executive Compensation	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS,L.P.	MMP	559080106	20-Apr-2017	Management	Election of Directors LORI A. GOBILLOT	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS,L.P.	MMP	559080106	20-Apr-2017	Management	Election of Directors EDWARD J. GUAY	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS,L.P.	MMP	559080106	20-Apr-2017	Management	Election of Directors MICHAEL N. MEARS	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS,L.P.	MMP	559080106	20-Apr-2017	Management	Election of Directors JAMES R. MONTAGUE	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS,L.P.	MMP	559080106	20-Apr-2017	Management	14A Executive Compensation	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS,L.P.	MMP	559080106	20-Apr-2017	Management	14A Executive Compensation Vote Frequency	1	1	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS,L.P.	MMP	559080106	20-Apr-2017	Management	Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS, L.P.	ETP	29273R109	26-Apr-2017	Management	Approve Merger Agreement	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS, L.P.	ETP	29273R109	26-Apr-2017	Management	Approve Motion to Adjourn Meeting	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS, L.P.	ETP	29273R109	26-Apr-2017	Management	14A Executive Compensation	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	ARCHROCK PARTNERS, L.P.	APLP	03957U100	26-Apr-2017	Management	Approve Stock Compensation Plan	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	ARCHROCK PARTNERS, L.P.	APLP	03957U100	26-Apr-2017	Management	Approve Motion to Adjourn Meeting	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	18-May-2017	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	18-May-2017	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	18-May-2017	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	18-May-2017	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	18-May-2017	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	18-May-2017	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	18-May-2017	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	18-May-2017	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	18-May-2017	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	18-May-2017	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	18-May-2017	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	18-May-2017	Management	Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	18-May-2017	Management	14A Executive Compensation	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	WMB	969457100	18-May-2017	Management	14A Executive Compensation Vote Frequency	1	1	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	TARGA RESOURCES CORP.	TRGP	87612G101	22-May-2017	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	TARGA RESOURCES CORP.	TRGP	87612G101	22-May-2017	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F

NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	TARGA RESOURCES CORP.	TRGP	87612G101	22-May-2017	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	TARGA RESOURCES CORP.	TRGP	87612G101	22-May-2017	Management	Election of Directors (Majority Voting)	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	TARGA RESOURCES CORP.	TRGP	87612G101	22-May-2017	Management	Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	TARGA RESOURCES CORP.	TRGP	87612G101	22-May-2017	Management	14A Executive Compensation	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	TARGA RESOURCES CORP.	TRGP	87612G101	22-May-2017	Management	14A Executive Compensation Vote Frequency	1	1	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	TARGA RESOURCES CORP.	TRGP	87612G101	22-May-2017	Management	Amend Stock Compensation Plan	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	TARGA RESOURCES CORP.	TRGP	87612G101	22-May-2017	Management	Stock Conversion	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP	MMLP	573331105	26-May-2017	Management	Adopt Restricted Stock Award Plan	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP	MMLP	573331105	26-May-2017	Management	Approve Motion to Adjourn Meeting	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P.	BPL	118230101	06-Jun-2017	Management	Election of Directors BARBARA J. DUGANIER	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P.	BPL	118230101	06-Jun-2017	Management	Election of Directors JOSEPH A. LASALA, JR.	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P.	BPL	118230101	06-Jun-2017	Management	Election of Directors LARRY C. PAYNE	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P.	BPL	118230101	06-Jun-2017	Management	Election of Directors MARTIN A. WHITE	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P.	BPL	118230101	06-Jun-2017	Management	Amend Stock Compensation Plan	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P.	BPL	118230101	06-Jun-2017	Management	Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P.	BPL	118230101	06-Jun-2017	Management	14A Executive Compensation	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P.	BPL	118230101	06-Jun-2017	Management	14A Executive Compensation Vote Frequency	1	1	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	ONEOK PARTNERS, L.P.	OKS	68268N103	30-Jun-2017	Management	Approve Merger Agreement	F	F	F
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND	ONEOK PARTNERS, L.P.	OKS	68268N103	30-Jun-2017	Management	Approve Motion to Adjourn Meeting	F	F	F

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.

Nuveen Energy MLP Total Return Fund

By	/s/ Cedric H. Antosiewicz
	Cedric H. Antosiewicz – Chief Administrative Officer
Date

August 29, 2017