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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 811-07288
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FRANKLIN STRATEGIC MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO
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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: 9/30
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Date of reporting period: 6/30/04
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ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD
N/A
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 STRATEGIC MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO
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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 25, 2004
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*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.