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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-09869
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FRANKLIN FLOATING RATE MASTER TRUST
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1906
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
MURRAY L. SIMPSON, ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1906
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(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (650) 312-2000
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Date of fiscal year end: 7/31
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Date of reporting period: 6/30/05
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ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD
ARCH WIRELESS, INC.
Ticker: ARCHQ Security ID: 039392709
Meeting Date: NOV 8, 2004 Meeting Type: Special
Record Date: OCT 7, 2004
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Approve Merger Agreement For For Management
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GLOBAL CROSSING LTD.
Ticker: GLBCE Security ID: G3921A175
Meeting Date: DEC 15, 2004 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: OCT 25, 2004
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE GLOBAL CROSSING For For Management
LIMITED SENIOR EXECUTIVE SHORT-TERM
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN, A CASH BONUS
PLAN APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN SENIOR
EXECUTIVES.
2 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2003 GLOBAL For For Management
CROSSING LIMITED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES
OF GLOBAL CROSSING COMMON STOCK RESERVED
FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THAT PLAN.
3 Ratify Auditors For For Management
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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) FRANKLIN FLOATING RATE MASTER TRUST
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By:(Signature and Title)*/s/JIMMY D. GAMBILL
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Jimmy D. Gambill,
Chief Executive Officer - Finance and Administration
Date August 26, 2005
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*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.