UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM N-PX/A

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: 07/01/2011 - 06/30/2012

2X03 John Hancock Funds Bond Fund
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AON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933610328
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Security: 037389AK9
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-May-2012
Ticker:
ISIN: US037389AK90
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management

1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESTER B. KNIGHT Mgmt For For

1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY C. CASE Mgmt For For

1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FULVIO CONTI Mgmt For For

1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHERYL A. FRANCIS Mgmt For For

1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDGAR D. JANNOTTA Mgmt For For

1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MICHAEL LOSH Mgmt For For

1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. MORRISON Mgmt For For

1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD B. MYERS Mgmt For For

1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. NOTEBAERT Mgmt For For

1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLORIA SANTONA Mgmt For For

1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLYN Y. WOO Mgmt For For

2. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS AON'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.

3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.

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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933571665
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Security: 060505559
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2012
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, Mgmt For For
JR.

1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For

1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For

1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN T. MOYNIHAN Mgmt For For

1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD E. POWELL Mgmt For For

1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. ROSSOTTI Mgmt Against Against

1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. SCULLY Mgmt For For

2. AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) "SAY ON PAY" VOTE Mgmt For For
TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

3. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2012.

4. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DISCLOSURE OF Shr Against For
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT.

5. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - GRASSROOTS AND OTHER Shr For Against
LOBBYING.

6. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - EXECUTIVES TO RETAIN Shr For Against
SIGNIFICANT STOCK.

7. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - MORTGAGE SERVICING Shr Against For
OPERATIONS.

8. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - PROHIBITION ON Shr Against For
POLITICAL SPENDING.

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GREEKTOWN SUPERHOLDINGS INC Agenda Number: 933608905
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Security: 392485108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2012
Ticker: GRKT
ISIN: US3924851088
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management

01 DIRECTOR
JAMES A. BARRET, JR. Mgmt No vote
JOHN BITOVE Mgmt No vote
GEORGE BOYER Mgmt No vote
DARRELL BURKS Mgmt No vote
MICHAEL E. DUGGAN Mgmt No vote
FREMAN HENDRIX Mgmt No vote
SOOHYUNG KIM Mgmt No vote
YVETTE E. LANDAU Mgmt No vote
CHARLES MOORE Mgmt No vote

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GREEKTOWN SUPERHOLDINGS INC Agenda Number: 933608905
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Security: 392485207
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2012
Ticker: GRKTP
ISIN: US3924852078
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management

* 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 08/30/2012