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: 811-2402
NAME OF REGISTRANT: John Hancock Sovereign Bond
Fund
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 601 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: Charles Rizzo
601 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 617-663-3000
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 05/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2011
2X03 John Hancock Funds Bond Fund
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933398491
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Security: 060505559
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-May-2011
Ticker: BMLPRQ
ISIN: US0605055591
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MUKESH D. AMBANI Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN S. BIES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIRGIS W. COLBERT Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR. Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. PAUL JONES, JR. Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN T. MOYNIHAN Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD E. POWELL Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. ROSSOTTI Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. SCULLY Mgmt For For
02 AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) "SAY ON PAY" VOTE Mgmt For For
TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY Mgmt 1 Year For
OF FUTURE ADVISORY "SAY ON PAY" VOTES.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT Shr Against For
EMPLOYMENT.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCKHOLDER ACTION BY Shr For Against
WRITTEN CONSENT.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - MORTGAGE SERVICING OPERATIONS. Shr For Against
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - GRASSROOTS LOBBYING. Shr For Against
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - OTC DERIVATIVES TRADING. Shr For Against
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CUMULATIVE VOTING IN Shr For Against
CONTESTED ELECTIONS.
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - RECOUPMENT OF INCENTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION.
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN Shr For Against
RELOCATION BENEFITS.
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GREEKTOWN SUPERHOLDINGS INC Agenda Number: 933450998
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Security: 392485108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-Jun-2011
Ticker: GRKT
ISIN: US3924851088
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN BITOVE Mgmt For For
GEORGE BOYER Mgmt For For
MICHAEL E. DUGGAN Mgmt For For
BENJAMIN C. DUSTER IV Mgmt For For
FREMAN HENDRIX Mgmt For For
YVETTE E. LANDAU Mgmt For For
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GREEKTOWN SUPERHOLDINGS INC Agenda Number: 933450998
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Security: 392485207
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-Jun-2011
Ticker: GRKTP
ISIN: US3924852078
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN BITOVE Mgmt For For
GEORGE BOYER Mgmt For For
MICHAEL E. DUGGAN Mgmt For For
BENJAMIN C. DUSTER IV Mgmt For For
FREMAN HENDRIX Mgmt For For
YVETTE E. LANDAU Mgmt For For
* 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) John Hancock Sovereign Bond Fund
By (Signature) /s/ Keith F. Hartstein
Name Keith F. Hartstein
Title President
Date 08/25/2011